Hours: Post 1, 37 hours per week - based in Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Post 2, 18.5 hours per week - based in Stowmarket / Ipswich
Reference: 0747
Realise Futures is looking for Health and Wellbeing Tutors (2 positions).
Business travel required.
About the Role
Make a real impact in adult learning across Suffolk.
We’re seeking two motivated, adaptable tutors, ideally with a specialism in Health and Wellbeing to join our team and support adults in building skills that transform their lives. A minimum Level 3 teaching qualification is required.
At Realise Futures, we combine commercial enterprise with both personal and government funded public services. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for people to thrive in work, learning and life across our three divisions: Learning, Coaching and Advice; Employment; and RF Works.
Within the Learning, Coaching and Advice department, we deliver high quality, government funded programmes that support adults facing a range of economic, educational and social barriers. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in empowering learners, and you’ll have access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
This role operates primarily Monday to Friday and offers a supportive, purpose driven environment where your contribution makes a measurable difference every day while helping you advance your own teaching and specialist expertise.
You will need:
a basic DBS check and Right to Work verification
To find out more
Please read (pdf)
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Tash Winter on 07568 128052.
Please note that if any of the colleagues whose posts are currently at risk of redundancy show interest in this redeployment opportunity, they will be prioritised for this opportunity and if more than one of these colleagues is interested, the outcomes of the interviews will be used to determine the best candidate.
About us
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:
flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
an appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
an annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
additional day of paid leave around your birthday
additional paid wellbeing day
additional paid volunteer day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
a cycle to Work scheme
an occupational pension scheme.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online application form on our website
Job Ref: 124-26
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email recruitment@realisefutures.org
Closing date: 1 pm, 1 June 2026. Interview date: will be held in June, date TBC.
Realise Futures CIC
A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in four divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
