OUTDOOR LEADERS (CASUAL) - CMB1862E

Job description
Salary: £31,067 - £31,586 per annum
Hours: Supply/Ad-hoc variable
Location(s): Cumbria Outdoors, Hawse End Centre, Keswick
Contract: 20+ contracts available. Temporary/Casual work as required

ABOUT US

Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let’s shape a community that’s as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!

WeAreCumberland

ARE YOU AN ENGAGING AND FLEXIBLE TEAM PLAYER LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CHALLENGE?

Cumbria Outdoors is recruiting Outdoor Education Leaders on a supply/ad-hoc basis for the 2024 season. This is an exciting chance for the right people to join us in delivering a wide range of outdoor, adventurous and educational activities, ensuring fantastic learning opportunities for our clients.
Cumbria Outdoors offers a wide range of facilities and venues, and our emphasis is placed on making the service accessible to all groups and individuals throughout Cumbria and beyond. Our centres and provision is available 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and we have the ability to cater to all groups, from day visitors through to a multiple night residential. All centres offer warm, homely, comfortable bases for groups to return to after a day in the outdoors. We offer a vast and varied curriculum that promotes personal and social development, as well as focusing on living history programmes, family learning, health and wellbeing and environmental awareness course for all ages.
The Role
As an Outdoor Leader, you will be required to deliver a selection of outdoor education sessions/programmes to groups of young people and adults in a range of settings – residential, day bookings and external courses. You will also need to identify and assess the risks and take all necessary measures to meet Health & Safety and legislative requirements.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidates will have experience in the delivery of high quality outdoor education sessions using a range of outdoor activities. Good interpersonal skills, customer care, flexibility and the ability to use your own initiative are essential. You must hold a minimum of 3 relevant NGB’s. Teaching/youth work qualifications would be desirable as are RYA sailing, British Canoeing and the D1 entitlement on your driving licence. This is a supply/ad-hoc post, and we are looking for people who are adaptable and who have a commitment to contribute to the development of strong partnerships and positive public awareness of our services.

THIS IS AN OPEN ADVERT, AND WE WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.
Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE MAY CLOSE EARLY SUBJECT TO DEMAND. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN APPLYING, YOU SHOULD APPLY WELL BEFORE THE ADVISED CLOSING DATE. WE CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ONCE THE ROLE HAS CLOSED.

Our interview process can accommodate both in-person and virtual formats, with tailored options discussed upon invitation to the interview stage. Preferred for virtual interviews is the use of Microsoft Teams, currently available for new users at no cost. However, should you encounter any challenges accessing this technology, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled interviews.

Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed force