Outdoor Education -Activity Leader and Support Worker

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.

For
more information, please visit    www.quantockedu.co.uk   

£25,750.40 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