At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and engage young people through exciting outdoor activities that boost confidence and teamwork.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at Herd Farm Residential and Activity Centre, dedicated to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, annual leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while having fun outdoors.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in youth work or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As an Activity Worker, you’ll thrive on inspiring children, young people and adults through inclusive, high‑quality outdoor activity programmes that build confidence, team building, resilience and wellbeing.
- Contact: Donna Russell – 01133
- Job purpose
Deliver activity programmes working directly with young people to develop innovative and inclusive activity sessions (curriculum‑linked) for children and young people with a wide range of emotional/behavioural, educational and physical needs.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and monitor activities to ensure smooth operation of services to meet the needs of children and young people.
- Encourage participation, maintain equipment and record/ evaluate sessions.
- Assist in development of the service, by planning, delivering and reviewing activity programmes.
- Support young people to take responsibility for their learning and actions.
- Create safe environment in accordance with health & safety policy and legislation.
- Support equality and diversity, safeguarding and reporting concerns as per Leeds City Council policies.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; rotations, driving and towing equipment may be required.
- Participate in appraisal, training and development activities and contribute to overall ethos and aims of the service.
Qualifications
NVQ / VRQ Level 3 related to work with young people or equivalent relevant experience.
Skills Required
- Flexible approach to working across different locations and hours.
- Ability to establish constructive and purposeful relationships with young people.
- Strong facilitation of young people in design and development of sessions.
- Effective safeguarding of welfare and support for learning.
- Record and evaluation skills; respond to immediate health & safety issues.
- Recognise and challenge discriminations, prejudice and harassment.
- Deliver diverse activities ensuring participation for all.
- Knowledge Required
- NVQ / VRQ Level 3 and activity‑specific qualifications (e. g., climbing, cycling, art).
- Understanding of young people’s issues, safeguarding, local and national policies.
- Knowledge of health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection responsibilities.
Experience Required
- Experience in youth work / school environments.
- Experience engaging young people in group work and facilitating development.
- Experience planning, recording and evaluating activity sessions.
- Experience as an effective and reflective practitioner.
Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics
- Commitment to continuous improvement and to the City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
- Understanding and observation of Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to assistance required by other services.
- Compliance with Leeds City Council policies and procedures, safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection.
- Oppose any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or abuse and report concerns to the appropriate person.
Desirable Requirements
Any additional skills or experiences that support inclusive, innovative, and engaging activity delivery are desirable.
What we offer you
- Inclusive and welcoming workplace.
- Friendly and vibrant team passionate about the outdoors & helping others.
- High‑quality activity‑specific training and support.
- Competitive salary, annual leave and statutory holidays.
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership with generous employer contributions.
- Array of staff benefits to support wellbeing.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.
We especially encourage women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, people of ethnic diversity, disabled and care‑experienced people.
Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, in accordance with Home Office guidance.
Furthermore, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read the recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.
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