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Level 2 Outdoor Practitioner
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,716 to £31,410 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2025 |
| Location: | Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley, DY12 2TY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SAND000008858 |
Summary
We are looking for a Level 2 Outdoor Practitioner at The Frank Chapman Centre, Bewdley.
Ideally suited to somebody with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading and delivering courses to young people and groups, including in an adventurous setting.
Practitioners at Sandwell Residential Education Service use their personality, qualifications, experience and facilitation skills to help children, young people and adults to lead happier and more successful lives.
The centre is part of the Sandwell Residential Education Service (SRES) which is a group of 4 centres in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales and is managed by Sandwell Council.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience working with children and young people, and three or more qualifications / certification from:
Walking qualification.
RCI, CWIA, ERCA traditional instructor.
Archery GB. Bushcraft.
Mountain Biking.
Paddlesport instructor (kayak) or above but kayak awards preferred.
Any other valid operational qualification
You’ll also need an understanding of, and commitment to, the benefits of short-stay residential education.
An Enhanced DBS with Children's barring check is required for this role.
Hours
15 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
Ideally suited to somebody with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading and delivering courses to young people and groups, including in an adventurous setting.
Practitioners at Sandwell Residential Education Service use their personality, qualifications, experience and facilitation skills to help children, young people and adults to lead happier and more successful lives.
The centre is part of the Sandwell Residential Education Service (SRES) which is a group of 4 centres in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales and is managed by Sandwell Council.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience working with children and young people, and three or more qualifications / certification from:
Walking qualification.
RCI, CWIA, ERCA traditional instructor.
Archery GB. Bushcraft.
Mountain Biking.
Paddlesport instructor (kayak) or above but kayak awards preferred.
Any other valid operational qualification
You’ll also need an understanding of, and commitment to, the benefits of short-stay residential education.
An Enhanced DBS with Children's barring check is required for this role.
Hours
15 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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