Job Description

Bristol Wellbeing College Tutor

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

27,810 (Pro-Rata PT)

Hours:

29.6 (4 days) per week; Monday to Thursday

Term:

Secondment Cover - Fixed Term until 31 March 2026

Bristol Wellbeing College

provides an extensive programme of interactive, psychoeducational, recovery focussed courses to adults receiving support in both primary and secondary mental health care. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual experienced in education and mental health provision to join our friendly and supportive team. Our material is written and developed in collaboration with our learners, as experts by experience, and seeks to enable people to take control of their mental wellbeing by learning tools, skills and strategies. We aim to empower people to develop hope, meaningful relationships, autonomy, and resilience, to seek opportunity and fulfilment. Year on year independent analysis shows engagement can result in significant improvements in mental wellbeing and psychological functioning.

About You

We are looking for someone who is

calm, empathic, kind, understanding and respectful of others. diligent; conscientious; flexible; a problem solver; a good communicator; a team player; enthusiastic; and committed to collaborative practice.

About the Role

You will:

deliver face to face sessions in community venues across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, and live online sessions. contribute to our learner led programme, Bristol Wellbeing College STAR Group (Shaping, Teaching and Responding); and develop self-directed programmes, overseen by the Senior Tutor. carry out Tutor administrative duties, including welcome calls, upkeep of registers, feedback and learner profiles. maintain Bristol Wellbeing College values, qualities and standards. work with colleagues to encourage a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. keep and manage organisational reporting systems. support and supervise volunteers. undertake administrative support in the College, as demands dictate.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

To apply for this role, you will

experience in teaching, tutoring or training, ideally in the mental health sector. have related qualifications (eg, PGCE, PCET, QTS, PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS), or an interest in gaining these. have experience working in a mental health provision. know how to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. understand the barriers and challenges of managing mental ill-health. experience in collaborative working and coproduction. be experienced and competent at using MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience in database use an advantage. be experienced and competent at creating learning materials and PowerPoint presentations. Competent at use of InForm/Salesforce or other CRM.

Driving Licence

The role covers a large geographical area and applicants will be required to have a current, full driving licence and access to appropriate motorised vehicular transport (such as a car, motorbike or moped), or willingness to book the Second Step pool car.

Benefits

Second Step offers a competitive salary, up to 26-31 days annual leave, 6% employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity pay, flexible working, comprehensive induction programme, ongoing training, and progression opportunities.

Applying for this role:

In your application, please tell us how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements described in this advertisement.

Closing date

: 9am, Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Interview dates:

Monday 20/10/25 and Tuesday 21/10/25. Interviews will be in person and will include a microteach.

For more information

, please contact Nina Simmonds at nina.simmonds@second-step.co.uk or Sally Easton at sally.easton@second-step.co.uk; tel: 0117 914 5498.



Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.


The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.