Outdoor Learning Assistant - Little Deer Wood Activity Centre

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Kirklees
Children & Families
Learning & Early Support
37
1
Little Deer Wood Activity Centre, Shepley Bridge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HR
Permanent
Grade 3

£22,737

An additional payment provided for sleep-ins

The Team

Little Deer Wood is situated in beautiful woodland next to the Calder and Hebble Navigation at the heart of West Yorkshire. The centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities, all year round, to schools, colleges, youth clubs and charities.

Little Deer Wood is a centre of excellence for Outdoor Learning giving the opportunity for residential and day visit experiences outside the classroom. Alongside this we deliver outdoor learning courses and adult team building sessions as well as holding the licence to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our team are passionate about the outdoors and keen to share their skills and enthusiasm with groups of all ages and abilities.

The Role

As an Outdoor Learning Assistant you will work as part of a team to develop, support and deliver a programme of outdoor learning activities that are appropriate for a range of groups, enabling all participants to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

You will liaise with participants, staff, volunteers and the community to promote what Little Deer Wood has to offer. 

You will also monitor and support groups at meal times, including breakfast, lunch and evening meals

You will work evening and weekends when required. Depending on what activities are running you may also need to stay overnight.

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.

What can we offer?

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly polices
  • Discounts with local and national retailers
  • We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

If you have any questions about the role please contact Heidi Langton (Team Leader) at Heidi.Langton@kirklees.gov.uk

Shortlisting Questions

As part of the application process you will be asked the following 5 questions:

  1. Please tell us about your experience of pursuing outdoor activities.
  2. What are the benefits of outdoor learning?
  3. What is your experience of working with diverse groups?
  4. Why is it important that equipment used in outdoor activities is maintained? Please give an example.
  5. Explain the importance of communication in an outdoor setting? Can you give an example of when you have communicated effectively?

Interview date: 19 June 2023.

Heidi Langton is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

11 June 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.