Then in an employment with us, you will be making a unique contribution to the common good, as part of a small team in a fantastic physical and team environment.
You will provide desperately needed services to the local community, you will strengthen existing communities, and you will help us build our own community.
You will support the development of a business that will inspire the local community, will inspire our visitors, and that aspires to be an example of services to community and countryside that gives rise to a county-wide and national impact.
You will be trained and supported to:
● Deliver farm visits
● Deliver countryside themed day camps
● Deliver countryside themed residential camps (bell-tent camping)
● Deliver water-based activities such as canoeing and kayaking
● Deliver community afternoons for children and families
● Deliver alternative provision for children struggling in a school environment
● Deliver bell tent camping weekends for groups from the community
You will be involved in all non-administrative activities associated with this delivery.
Why You'll Love It Here
● Work in stunning outdoor locations surrounded by nature.
● Comprehensive training in activity delivery and safety procedures.
● Opportunities to gain qualifications and to gain a deep understanding of the business.
● Supportive, friendly team culture where your ideas are valued and where you help define who we are.
Our Mission
We believe that the countryside has the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives.
Our mission is to deliver experiences in the countryside that lay the foundations of wellbeing for the participants, and help secure a positive future for the natural environment.
Our model is to provide and demonstrate wholesome visits and stays in the countryside. Through our INSPIRe model we focus on:
● Improving skills or knowledge in a countryside environment
● Nutrition and the importance of the social mealtime
● Sustainability in our approach to life, by balancing work, responsibility and play
● Physical activity for a sense of fulfilment
● Impacting positively on others
● Recognising what we have, as a prerequisite for contentment
We believe that in particular our experiences can transform the lives of children and young people.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and gender.
We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults seriously. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. Candidates will be subject to a DBS check and two written references that are supportive of their suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Desired Skills
• A proactive, flexible and can-do attitude. • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
Personal qualities
● All of the passion we have described above for our ‘mission’ and for our ‘model’, because in body and soul you know the value of the countryside. It’s part of who you are or wish to be.
● All of the passion we have described above for our ‘impact’, because you love people, you understand the value of community, and your mindset is public service.
Qualifications required
No qualifications required!
Future prospects
On going training and development.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Level 2
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English is required
From kayaking and mountain biking to music round the campfire and traditional countryside crafts, we blend physical challenges with mindful, educational and fun rural activities to create happy memories and a wonderful appreciation of the countryside.
Although we primarily work with 8-15 year olds, we extend our provision to adult and family groups for rewarding family, social or corporate experiences outdoors. We can arrange flexible, bespoke packages to suit your needs.
Employer
Surrey Hills and Rivers
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Surrey Hills and Rivers
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