Recovery College Tutor

Location: Delivery acorss BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire
Salary: £27,810.00 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2028)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: {Closing}

Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health?

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs.  Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future.  We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

We are recruiting 2 x Tutors to join our BSW Recovery College Team across BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire to develop and deliver free psychoeducational courses across BSW localities. BSW delivers a wide range of course & workshops (including how to manage anxiety and improve resilience) to individuals aged 18+ who live or have a GP within BSW. The aim is to build on skills and create a tool kit to empower the person in the community.

About the role                                                                
We are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join our team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:

  • To deliver safe and accessible courses to people engaging with the college.
  • Travel across the BSW area will be required.
  • To work within organizational policy and procedure.
  • To assist the development and review of courses as directed by management in line with gaps identified for people in the local communities.
  • To assist where appropriate, the college marketing activities.
  • 37 hours
  • Flexible & blended (office, community and home) working
  • Monday to Friday
  • 2 year fixed term contract (end 31 March 2028)

Full details of this exciting opportunity can be found in the role profile. 

About you

You will:

  • proven experience delivering psychoeducational or wellbeing courses to individuals
  • be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services
  • have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs
  • self-reflective and responsive to feedback to improve delivery

What we offer

  • to be part of a friendly team, with direct support from a Senior Tutor
  • in-depth induction to Second Step and all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well.
  • blended working – a combination of home, office and community-based working]
  • monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager
  • monthly group reflective practice with your wider team.

If you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge please contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please contact: Dominic Hellikarn , Team Manager on 07353099602 or email dominic.hellikarn@second-step.co.uk

About us

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients that we support. 

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step.

To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s skills and qualities.

 

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026

Interview dates: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th May 2026

 

For more detailed information about these roles and to apply, please see our website www.second-step.co.uk. 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.