Health and Social Care Tutor

Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life‑changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

What we offer:

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycling Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
• Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Contract End Date: 2026-May-16

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Location: Leeds Centre

Salary Range: £27,000 per annum

About You: This role is ideal for experienced Health & Social Care professionals looking to move into education, or qualified FE Tutors and Lecturers with experience working with young people. You are passionate about helping learners achieve their potential and develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for successful futures. You enjoy building positive relationships, creating engaging learning experiences, and supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

You will:

• Be enthusiastic about teaching, learning, and learner success.
• Inspire and motivate young people aged 16–19.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Be organised, proactive, and able to manage your workload effectively.
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting positive outcomes for all learners.

Essential requirements:

• PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related subject.
• Relevant industry experience working with adults in care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed.

About the Role: We are recruiting a Health & Social Care Tutor to join our growing provision at our new Leeds centre. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people aged 16–19, delivering engaging and practical learning that prepares learners for further education, apprenticeships, and careers within the health and social care sector. As a Study Programme Tutor, you will deliver Health & Social Care qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2, supporting learners throughout their journey from enrolment to achievement. You will create a positive and inclusive learning environment where learners develop not only vocational knowledge and skills, but also the confidence, resilience, and employability skills needed to succeed. Working closely with colleagues and specialist teams, you will support learners to achieve their English and Maths qualifications, monitor progress, provide pastoral support, and ensure every learner is challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Health & Social Care.
• Teach and assess qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Support learners personal development, employability, and progression goals.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams to support English and Maths achievement.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate learner records.
• Provide effective pastoral and tutorial support.
• Embed digital skills and technology within teaching and learning.
• Contribute to a positive learning culture and maintain high standards in line with the Education Inspection Framework.

Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.