Community Care Tutor

Salary: Salary is negotiable and based on experience

Are you someone who naturally supports others - the kind of person families, colleagues or young people turn to when they need patience,reassuranceor practical help?Perhaps you'recurrently working as anursery nurse,childminder,early years practitioner,care assistant,support worker,youth worker,healthcare assistant,community outreach worker, or in another people focused role. If you enjoy making a difference and want a career with real purpose, this could be the perfect next step.

We'relooking for aCommunity Care Tutorto lead our new Introduction to Community Care pathway at our recently expandedAylesbury Enrichment Centre- a warm, community based setting many local families stillknowas the former Healthy Living Centre in Walton Court.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a brand new course from the ground up.You'llshape a practical, supportive learning experience where young people aged15-25can discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and explore future possibilities within health, social care, early years, youthworkand community based roles.

Many of our learners haveadditionalneeds or have found mainstream education overwhelming. They thrive when learning feels calm, hands on and grounded in real life connection. In this role,you'llguide them through small steps and meaningful achievements - helping them rebuild trust in themselves and experience those powerful "I can do this" moments.

Ifyou'relooking for a role where your empathy, experience and encouragement genuinely change lives, this position offers the chance to make a lasting, positive impact every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible sessions based on the Introduction to Community Care curriculum (Entry 3/Level 1).
• Teach core topics such as person centred support, safeguarding, equality, care principles, organisational roles, and understanding prejudice and discrimination.
• Support learners to develop confidence, communication, life skills, and awareness of working in care related settings.
• Teach and embed Functional Skills in Maths and English at an appropriate level.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including SEND and SEMH needs.
• Use trauma informed, relational approaches to behaviour and wellbeing support.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, attendance, and EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with LSAs, tutors from other pathways, and support staff to create a cohesive, nurturing learning environment.
• Create opportunities for learners to explore career pathways, practice key skills, and prepare for adulthood.
• Engage with parents/carers, external agencies, and internal pastoral teams where appropriate.

Why work for New Meaning Training? Generous annual leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10 additional "gifted" days off each year (taken during school holiday periods)
• Annual leave increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 24 days

Pension

• Autoenrolment into The People's Pension.
• 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution.

Blue Light Card

• Access to hundreds of national discounts (retail, food, travel, days out)
• Admin fee fully reimbursed by NMT

Service recognition

• Additional annual leave as a thankyou for long service
• Gift rewards at key milestones (e.g., 5 and 10 years)
• Annual flu vaccination voucher (paid for by NMT)
• Birthday gift voucher to celebrate your day
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy (salary sacrifice)
• Green Travel to Work initiatives with rewards for taking part
• A supportive, values led workplace.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration
• Training and CPD supported as part of your role
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives

You will have

• Knowledge or experience of community care, health and social care, early years, youth work, or supporting vulnerable people.
• A passion for helping young people build confidence and discover their strengths.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring - or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
• Ideally, a Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or willingness to work towards it).
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) safeguarding, SEND, and trauma informed practice.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, encouraging approach.
• Good organisational skills and confidence with record keeping (training provided).
• A calm, patient, reflective mindset and a commitment to nurturing young people.
• Basic IT literacy (Microsoft 365).
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• All applicants must complete our online application form and provide a current CV as part of the recruitment process.
• New Meaning Training is committed to safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Appointment to this role will be subject to appropriate preemployment checks, including a DBS check at the relevant level.
• All colleagues are expected to read, understand, and adhere to New Meaning Training's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, professional conduct, and data protection.