Activity Leader and Support Worker - Outdoor Education

Quantock Outdoor Education is an alternative education provision delivering high quality learning and outdoor experiences for children and young people with additional learning needs and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are looking for a dynamic youth support worker specialising in outdoor learning to join our growing team. You will have experience of working with children and young people. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, that can positively engage and motivate young people, irrespective of their level of needs.

You will be responsible for and lead in the planning and delivery of bespoke outdoor education packages for a range of age groups and needs. Ensuring the provision of safe, healthy, and stimulating environments.

We are looking for a flexible and committed individual, passionate about empowering children and young people. You'll work in a combination of offices, classrooms, and the outdoor environments.

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£27,012.17 per annum.

This role is subject to the successful applicant having an enhanced DBS check for child and adult workforce with barred list checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2023).

We do not offer Sponsorship.

Requirements

• Driving licence
  
• Access to a vehicle
  
• Right to work in the UK
  
• Previous experience working with young people
  

• Forest School
  
• First Aid
  
• Safeguarding (Full Training Provided)
  
• Orienteering qualification
  
• Agricultural or equine qualification
  
• Level 2 in Coaching Paddle sports Certificate with BCU 4-star Award, sea or inland
  
• Youth Work Qualification E.g. Level 3 in Youth Work
  
• Walking Group Leaders Award
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton, TA2 8QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  

Benefits

• Company pension
  
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
  
• Employee Counselling Service
  
• Development opportunities
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Staff Discount
  
• Qualification support