Tutor & Activities Coordinator in Suffolk

We are Hestia.

We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.

Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

Right now, we are looking for a Tutor the important thing is that you're willing to learn.

We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You have experience supporting people with mental health needs and complex circumstances, as well as working with older adults, senior adults or other vulnerable groups.

You understand how to identify and report safeguarding concerns, recognise signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and respond appropriately within professional boundaries.

You are confident facilitating learning and development activities, group work or support groups, and you are able to engage with individuals who may display a range of emotions or behaviours that can sometimes feel challenging.

You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and you can accurately receive, process and record detailed information while maintaining confidentiality.

You are IT-literate, comfortable using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems or apps.

You bring strong time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You liaise confidently with colleagues and external partners, represent Hestia positively, take a solution-focused approach to problem-solving, and can identify and report any health and safety concerns within a day-centre environment.

Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values.

They will also tell you about all the great work we do!

Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager.

Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for.

We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same.

We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date.

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

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