Livability is the charity that s committed to enabling people with disabilities to live the life they want to lead. We work to change what is unlivable, helping people to tackle the barriers they face and create a livable life. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in service delivery. Driven by our core values, Livability strives to be open, enabling, inclusive and courageous in all that we do. Our vision To improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and create a life that adds up for them. What we do Through our services, we enable people with disabilities to thrive. We work to put the things in place that all add up to living well. We provide a wide range of care, education, vocation and rehabilitation services. In all we do, we help people become more confident and independent and to grow community connections that improve wellbeing. We work to change what s unlivable we help people tackle and overcome the barriers in their lives, including any that prevent them participating fully in society, because this negatively affect people s wellbeing and life expectancy. Our services strive to transform how people with disabilities connect with the communities they choose to be part of. How we work Livability supports a wide range of people through our range of services. Our charity community is diverse and includes staff, volunteers, supporters, donors and health partners. Working together We know that care and inclusion work involves a wide circle of people and we re proud to work with everyone who uses our services. This includes: people with disabilities; their families and carers; our staff; churches; community partners; commissioners; volunteers and donors. Together we develop creative responses that all add up to better life outcomes and support for people with disabilities. Who we support We run an extensive choice of services across the UK for people with disabilities. Every day, we deliver direct services to over 1,000 people, who are at the centre of everything we do. The people we support access our services by local authority referral, NHS referral or self-referral. We work closely with individuals and their families, brokerage teams and other professionals to find the best placement for them. We also work with churches and community projects to reach out to the needs of people in their locality. Livability Holton Lee is a wellbeing discovery centre, set in 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. Visitors are invited to discover opportunities for personal growth and enhanced wellbeing through a range of activities, close to nature. Visitors benefit from our inclusive and supportive community whilst enjoying gardening, forestry therapy, arts and ceramics, bird watching, walking and accessible camping. Livability s Millie College will be a new education provision in Dorset to provide first-class education to local students leaving school at 16 with disabilities, no matter what barriers they may face. This exciting new college sets out to meet three strategic aims: Supporting lifelong learning for all Enabling access to high-quality education Supporting young people to live safe and independent lives. The college will deliver personalised learning through a bespoke methodology of class, outdoor and community-based learning spaces, depending on the learners choice, interests and future ambitions. Our unique site at Holton Lee enables us to deliver Enterprise activities such as Horticulture, Animal Care, Catering and Nature Tourism, that our students will develop their skills in order to use these in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed individual to make a key contribution to developing the role of Co-Tutor within the College. You will provide class based professional support for a tutor and work closely with the support team based in that class to develop the personalised provision for our learners. To lead the planned programme of student activities and provide PPA cover for the Tutor. To be a member of the student facing College education team working under the direction of a class Tutor to support the design, delivery of a personalised curriculum to individuals and whole groups. To support the Tutor in ensuring the collection of evidence for assessment and recording of learner progress. To be involved in personal and physical care, including moving and handling, and will work to health and safety guidelines ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students You will work in conjunction with the education and pastoral teams to enable students to make continued progress in their education programmes. You must be able to show: Evidence of continued professional and personal development. Evidence of good level of general educational attainment to level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. You will have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in English, Maths and ICT Be able to use a range of communication strategies The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and it is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Livability positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community in which we work. Main Duties To work as a member of a course team in the planning, preparation, delivery and recording of the educational programme of the students. To assist in the provision of the support necessary for students to make progress, to be safe and to function as effectively as possible. Under the direction of the class Tutor, to lead student activities on a regular and planned basis and in the short term absence of the Tutor. To maintain records, to prepare reports and to attend student review meetings at the direction of the course leader or Tutors and in accordance with the procedures agreed within the College. To participate fully in meetings of the course team, in staff training and other activities at the direction of the course leader or Tutors. To contribute to the creation and maintenance of a stimulating and well-ordered environment for learning and teaching. To participate fully in the College s quality assurance processes and procedures. To perform such additional duties commensurate with the post of Co-Tutor as may be requested by a Tutors or Senior Manager. Expectations: To work within the framework of the mission statements, aims, policies and procedures of Livability and of Millie College and to support the Christian objectives of the organisation. To be committed to the development of opportunities for inclusion by all students attending the College. To accept a personal commitment to the corporate responsibility for the education, care and development of all students attending the College. To promote and develop a team approach across all professional disciplines to the work of the College. To be a role model for staff and students in all aspects of personal and professional conduct and by exemplifying the Code of Conduct of Livability. Confidentiality Any information relating to people using the service acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate member of staff. Any information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with other senior members of staff or with the line manager. Health and Safety The post holder must be familiar with Livability s health and safety policy and guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work. Safeguarding The post holder must be familiar and understand Livability Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure own health and safety, and that of others affected by their work. Ensure that dignity, choice, respect, independence and rights are upheld at all times. Note: This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes policy. It will be reviewed annually. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Internal: Tutors, ESAs, MDT Team, Flourish Team External: Parents/Carers, External MDT Professionals