HEALTH & WELLBEING INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

Responsible to: Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of Work: 8 hours per week, worked on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and public holidays or generally worked within office hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work

Work Location: Hampton Pool, although may be required to work at any YMCA St Paul's Group location

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team providing a creative and motivating environment within our Health and Wellbeing Department. Contributing to the day-to-day running of YMCA London South West's gyms; inducting and supervising gym users, providing for individual and collective health and wellbeing goals. Conduct personal training, and providing a safe and effective environment whilst being friendly and approachable. If suitably qualified, deliver and assist with the exercise referral programme.

Organisation Context

YMCA St Paul's Group (SPG) is the largest YMCA in Europe and a leading provider of supported housing in London and beyond, providing a safe place to stay to about 1,200 young and vulnerable people each night.

• We provide housing and support to those in need of a place to call home and support them with services that empower them to build a positive future.
• We support children, young people and families to be safe, healthy, connected and confident.
• We bring people together by encouraging them to be healthy, physically and mentally.
• We help nurture an environment where people of all faiths and none have the opportunity to understand and express the love of God.
• We empower our residents, staff and users by providing them with excellent service and welcoming properties where they can thrive.
• We enable the Charity to respond to the future with an equipped and empowered workforce that is flexible and agile.
• The vision of YMCA St Paul's group is to empower young people by providing the resources and support so they can thrive. We wish to create inclusive, active and healthy communities where everyone can flourish.

Our approach is informed by our Christian faith and we work with fellow community collaborators to see this vision realised. Our core values underpin the way that we deliver our work and our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our staff, residents and customers feel a sense of belonging and are able to be their authentic selves.

We welcome everyone, strive for excellence in all we do, inspire hope in others for what they might achieve and strive to grow and develop both people and places.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery and Customer Experience

• Provide at all times an exceptional level of customer care to members and public alike by adhering to YMCA customer care standards.
• Assist in or conduct tours as required by Membership or Reception staff. Be fully informed of sales and membership procedures, prices and terms. Promote provisions detailed in the Association's 'Get Started' Programme.
• Be conversant with the Association's membership software (currently Gladstone Plus2).
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the lifestyle questionnaire, in order to be able to competently screen participants prior to exercise.
• Ensure that at least 80% of all new monthly members complete the 5 stages of the 'Get Started' programme, adhering to the programme procedure and following up with the members to get feedback from them.
• Demonstrate a sound base knowledge in the delivery of exercise instruction, supervision and assessment to meet each member's needs.
• Administer, record, and update each member's programme as appropriate.
• Provide advice and attention to members both during and outside of consultations.
• Actively support and communicate social and educational programmes to members. Communicate and participate in fundraising and promotional events as requested.
• Promote and support active and healthy lifestyles whilst participating in community projects and events.
• Be part of developing the 12 month events and social calendar by providing ideas and gaining feedback from users.
• Be fully conversant in current trends in Health and Wellbeing and keep abreast of new initiatives and developments in the Health and Wellbeing Industry.
• Sign post members to other services offered by the YMCA that may be relevant to their needs.

Specialised Services

• If appropriately qualified (level 3 or equivalent), to recruit and advise personal training clients outside normal working hours.
• Teach Group Exercise Classes and gym workshops (as appropriately qualified) for a range of diverse users, as set out in the YMCA Programme or at special events.
• Assume special responsibility for areas as agreed with the Health and Wellbeing Manager e.g. Fitness assessments, running Group Exercise Classes, undertaking special programme or tasks, etc.
• If holding an Exercise Referral Qualification, work with members who have been referred under the Exercise Referral Scheme - assessing their needs, developing suitable programmes of intervention, and working with clients to reach their goals.

Facilities and Health & Safety

• Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order at all times, ensuring any faults are recorded and reported immediately.
• Clean, maintain equipment, studios and rooms as per the schedule set out for the appropriate area.
• Set up equipment to meet the needs of the Health and Wellbeing programmes.
• Maintain the Health and Safety Policy (as set out) in the Health and Wellbeing Department. Where injuries are sustained by a member or participant respond accordingly, informing Management immediately, recording full details of injury, cause and action taken in the accident book at Reception.
• Open up and close down the department when on the relevant shift, in accordance with the gym opening/closing procedures.

General - All Staff

• Able to proficiently use IT systems, including working with databases, Microsoft office, email, internet
• Attend all relevant training and development programmes.
• Attend all relevant cross departmental, and Corporate Office meetings as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by line manager.

Scope and Limits of Authority

Brief description of who they should defer to, and which decisions can be made independently.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a Health and social care lecturer on a temporary basis. The position will be based in East London, working full time with the pay rate being at £20.77 per hour.

View to continue in the new academic year.

In return the successful candidate for the health and social care lecturer role will receive:

• An hourly rate of up to £20.77 per hour.
• Free CPD training opportunities
• Opportunity to apply for permanent positions within the College, at the first instance
• Any other benefits offered by the College

If you are passionate, match the above criteria and are available to start a new role in the Eat London area, please apply now by emailing

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SpLD Tutor

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Curriculum Manager (Supported Learning)

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• To teach, assess and support learners with a range of Specific Learning Differences.
• To organise, assess and process Exam Access Arrangement Assessments (EAAs) - ensuring student is processed from referral to EAA confirmation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In common with all other staff:
• To support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;
• To implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status.
• To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities;
• To implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices.
• To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the College's Health and Safety policy.
• To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.
2. In common with all other teaching staff:
• To teach on a range of courses;
• To be involved in all processes and College procedures related to the selection, interviewing, admissions, enrolment, induction and tracking of learners;
• To develop the curriculum in line with national requirements, local community needs, and the needs of employment;
• To develop learner-centred teaching and learning strategies, which contribute to increased retention, achievement and progression;
• To prepare and monitor appropriate syllabuses, schemes of work and learning outcomes;
• To act as a member of appropriate teams and to liaise with colleagues in the design, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of the provision;
• To provide regular feedback to learners as identified in the College Charter, and to give group and individual feedback on progress to enable them to achieve maximum benefit from their course or programme;
• To observe procedures for learner monitoring, discipline and complaints in accordance with the College Charter;
• To liaise with other agencies with respect to learner support;
• To attend external courses and conferences as relevant to the work of the Service;
• To compile and maintain course records;
• To contribute to the College's annual assessment and review process, including comprehensive review and evaluation of the area of work for which s/he is responsible;
• To follow all processes relating to qualifications and examinations, including registration and submissions to validating bodies, and liaison with the College Exams Officer, moderators and external verifiers in accordance with College policy;
• You will be expected to regularly attend programme, course and team meetings as directed by your line manager;
3. Particular to the Post:
• To carry out screenings and assessments of specific learning differences (SpLD) and disabilities with learners on programmes across the college.
• To utilise a variety of tools to screen and assess students with specific learning differences, providing training and support for others in the use of these tools
• To support and provide support strategies to learners with SpLDs and/or disabilities as appropriate i.e. 1:1, small groups, workshops etc;
• To prepare individual support plans and track the progress of learners;
• To develop resources and learning materials for the Supported Learning Department to use with students, working with colleagues in the development of innovative provision and good practice;
• To ensure that all support sessions are accurately recorded and maintained using the required college systems and processes
• Provide specialist training to cross college staff e.g. on individual SpLDs, assistive technology and support strategies for teaching and learning
• To be fully involved in support for exams including delivering access arrangements during exams.
• To work with the Group SPLD Coordinator to process EAAs, including delivering one to one and group EAA assessments, completing the College EAA paperwork and applying to the various online exam bodies for EAA approval
• Assist the Exams team to make sure that quality standards/regulations are met according to JCQ and other examining bodies;
• To liaise with external support and referral agencies as appropriate;
• To contribute to cross college support and training for staff, including open days, enrolment periods and parents/carers' evenings;
4. Person Specification
• Possession of a degree or comparable qualification;
• Possession of a teaching qualification*, a level 7 SpLD qualification and current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC);
• Possession of an English and mathematics or similar qualification at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent;
• Understanding and experience of supporting learners with a range of additional support needs, learning difficulties and/or disabilities in further education (FE) or secondary education and the post-16 curriculum;
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners with SpLD and disabilities;
• Experience of assessing, and a willingness to carry out one to one and group EAA Assessments and SPLD screening;
• Evidence of the ability to prepare relevant materials and resources including the use of assistive technology;
• An understanding of inclusive learning and the opportunities presented in a flexible learning environment;
• An awareness and understanding of the pastoral and academic needs of learners from a variety of backgrounds and the ability to respond to those needs positively and sensitively;
• Working knowledge of additional learning support funding;
• Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of the ability to work effectively with colleagues;
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities policies and practical ideas for their implementation in this post.
• To have full understanding of all relevant and up to date legislation including the Equality Act 2010, SEND Code of Practice and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs);

Additional Information:

This job description will be reviewed annually to ensure that it is an active description of the responsibilities and duties of the individual post holder and that these responsibilities and duties consistently match the needs of the College.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Communication Support Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Curriculum Manager

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide communication support (Signing - BSL/SSE, Lip-Speaking, electronic, manual, or pictorial note taking) to the deaf and hearing-impaired students (using their preferred mode of communication - this could be one or a combination of BSL, SSE, SE and spoken English) across the whole college curriculum.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In common with all other staff
• To support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
• To implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status.
• To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.
• To implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices.
• To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the College's Health and Safety policy.
• To contribute to the College's commitment to continuous improvement as identified in the College's quality assurance systems.
• To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.
• To participate in College-wide projects and tasks.
• To work in other support services areas to meet the specific needs of workload peaks.
• Such other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade as may be required from time to time. This may/will require working in other campuses of the College.
2. Particular to the Post:
• To provide communication support (Signing - BSL/SSE, Lip-Speaking, electronic, manual, or pictorial note taking) to the deaf and hearing-impaired (Using their preferred mode of communication this could be one or a combination of BSL, SSE, SE and spoken English) across the whole college curriculum.
• If required (for those who use BSL) to provide BSL to English voiced translation for the Deaf individual to enable other students/lecturers/staff to understand the deaf student's contribution/requests
• Support the Teacher/Tutor to check, adapt and/or modify teaching materials, books, or resources to ensure they are at the required level for the learner to be accessible, in addition to working with the Teacher/Tutor in adapting lesson plans and schemes of work in advance of
• Support the Teacher/Tutor to prepare materials prior to lesson/event (if appropriate) that may not be as accessible to the student, e.g. scripts, videos without subtitles, live talks, or events as well as different colour, larger print font.
• To provide support strategies to aid the d/Deaf individual/ individual with a hearing impairment to become more independent and to gain the skills required for them to become more independent with learning.
• To support students to understand their needs and grow in confidence to communicate needs and adapt the surroundings with their tutors/peers or staff e.g. settings, environment, teaching style to be accessible and conducive to have a positive learning experience, group work dynamics etc.
• To support and encourage D/deaf students to interact with peers/tutor(s) and promote inclusion and independence.
• As directed by the SCM/ Supported Learning manager, provide 1:1 support or attend and assist with 1:1 session with tutors or other support staff.
• Deliver and support the delivery of staff deaf/hearing impairment awareness raising and staff development training. This could be via training sessions or prior/after/during a class to provide advice and guidance to an individual staff member
• Support students to access college resources and facilities when needed and as agreed by the SCM/Supported Learning Manager
• As agreed and directed by the SCM/Supported Learning Manager and when required to supervise or assist during onsite and inter-site travel and on course-related external activities out of College activities e.g. job interview, leisure activity, work experience etc.
• Provide guidance and clear explanation to assist students on practical tasks, shows or events for the public/professionals
• Take responsibility for the preparation, upkeep, and organisation of resources
• To communicate regularly with the course tutors to advise and guide staff, supporting them so that concepts and information is presented clearly and that any student related issues are identified.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of the student as and when appropriate
• Attend case conferences and other review/assessment meetings and maintain records as appropriate
• To perform administrative duties relating to students with additional support needs
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, tutorials, and curriculum/development/subject area meetings to provide support and aid the evaluation process.
• As part of the team to provide BSL, SSE, Lip-speaking, live notes where required for any formal event e.g. end of year awards etc.
• To adhere to relevant staff policies and the college's professional code of conduct and to always perform your duties in a professional manner being mindful of confidentiality as appropriate.
3. Person Specification:
• Level 6 certificate in British Sign language qualification
• Approved qualification as a CSW with Deaf People (Edexcel or similar) to include modification, lip speaking and note taking experience
• Good standard of education especially in English and Maths (Grade 4 or above) and IT.
• Awareness of learning difficulties associated with a hearing impairment and the social and emotional difficulties that can occur
• 2 years general work experience of working with d/Deaf students in schools, adult education, or voluntary/charitable organisations
• Experience of providing support to D/deaf individuals or groups in an educational setting.
• Experience of assessing students' needs to then plan appropriate support.
• Ability to work on your own and within a team, working flexibly and collaboratively
• Ability to show initiative in all areas of work
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, being aware of the subtleties of how to provide support in a way that promotes independence to enable students to feel comfortable and confident within the college.
• Positive organisation skills, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to working with D/deaf learners and in seeing they succeed.
• Having an adaptability and professional approach
• Positive attitude to working as a team, valuing and respecting others' expertise and contribution

Additional Information

This job description will be regularly reviewed to ensure that it is an active description of the responsibilities and duties of the individual post holder and that these responsibilities and duties consistently match the needs of the College.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a Science Teacher on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This position is a temporary-ongoing contract that is anticipated to start in September with the view to continue in the new academic year.

In return the successful candidate for the science teacher role will receive:

• An hourly rate of up to £20.13 per hour.
• Free CPD training opportunities
• Opportunity to apply for permanent positions within the College, at the first instance
• Any other benefits offered by the College

If you are passionate in the delivery of high quality teaching, match the above criteria and are available to start a new role in the Newcastle area, please apply now by emailing

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.