Tutor - Lead Worker

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The landscape for people experiencing homelessness is becoming more challenging and demand is increasing. We are recruiting for Generalist Tutor/Lead Worker as part of our Learning service. 

Location: Newcastle Skylight, City House, City Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2AF

About the role

Crisis is recruiting for a Generalist Tutor to deliver engaging and varied programmes for our clients across Newcastle and the northeast.

We currently have a varied learning programme that supports our clients in developing skills and improving well-being across a range of subjects. Our learning offer is an integral component of our service and our ‘Model of Change’ and should be considered holistically when working with members to improve their overall quality of life.

As a Generalist Tutor you will delivering to groups and on a one-to-one basis. Alongside this you will be a Lead Worker for a small caseload of members where you will review plans developed to address and overcome barriers to find and secure sustainable and affordable housing.

About you

Are you a dynamic individual who can teach a range of subjects? We are looking for someone who is versatile, motivational and dedicated to teaching and supporting our clients to end their homelessness sustainably.  

You should be a confident and competent session facilitator who has experience of devising and delivering courses or training. You will need to be a passionate and engaging individual who can enthuse and spark the interests of clients from a range of backgrounds and with varying experiences of education and potential barriers to learning.

You will be passionate about learning and education and be able to will have the ability to deliver and cover subjects such as but not exclusive to:

• Physical health and well-being
• Basic English, ESOL and Communication
• Digital Inclusion and navigating systems
• Life Skills & Personal Development

You will have experience and knowledge in developing focused plans alongside your members and create a collaborative set of actions to achieve their goals. 

You should have experience in successfully connecting people to community groups and agencies to ensure opportunities are sought, developed and maximised to achieve the best outcomes for members.

You will need to align with our organisational values that hold us accountable in assisting our members to improve and relieve their homelessness and demonstrate this through your work and behaviours. 

If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions, please email Angela Patterson on angela.patterson@crisis.org.uk 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.  

Closing date: Sunday 19th May  2024 (at 23:59)