Job Title Responsible To Hourly Rate Hours Casual Playworker Senior Playworker General Manager £12.21 per hour As required Job Summary The Casual Playworker will work as required as part of a small team of Playworkers providing high quality care and opportunities for disabled children aged 5-19. Job Description • To work under the direction of the Senior Playworker • To work as part of the established Playworker team • To ensure the environment is safe and stimulating for children and caters for their recreational, social, emotional and physical needs • To familiarise themselves with any planned activities for the session and to take part and engage children in these • To be aware of the paperwork in place for each child and the importance of reading and understanding this prior to each session • Be part of establishing and nurturing positive relationships which allow children to play together cooperatively and increase their self-confidence • To assist with transporting children to and from the centre as necessary ensuring that relevant training is being applied at all times • To assist with the personal care of the children who require support • To safeguard the confidentiality of all service user information and records • To work to the charity’s Policies and Procedures at all times • Such other duties or responsibilities as may reasonably be required This job description will be reviewed regularly in light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Casual Playworker Requirement Essential Desirable Qualifications • Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People or the willingness to attend training • Level 2/3 in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Learning Support or equivalent How Assessed Application Form Experience & Knowledge • Knowledge of good practice • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety • Experience of working in a team Skills & Abilities • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills Personal Attributes Other • Friendly, positive and professional manner • Enthusiasm • Team player • Evident passion for the charity and excellence in service provision • Full UK Driving Licence • Training in First Aid, MiDAS, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene • Experience of working in a high quality childcare setting Application Form / Interview • Experience of communicating with parents/carers and external agencies • Knowledge and understanding of children with disabilities • Knowledge and understanding of the Playwork Principles • Ability to lead an activity with the children’s needs in mind • Makaton • Specialist skills and interests that would be of benefit to Unique Kidz and Co Application Form / Interview Interview • Knowledge of Unique Kidz and Co and the services it provides Interview Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NW Registered Charity Number: 1131652 Registered Company Number: 06820293
This role is a key member of a small staff team of the Girlguiding North West England Region Office which is led by the Executive Manager. The role of the Head of Adventure is to manage the delivery, implementation, coordination, and administration of our work supporting young members events and activities. The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, and written communication skills. They must be able to build positive relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- The closing date is Friday 30 January at 9am.
- In order to express your interest in the role, return your application and diversity form to Orna Murphy Orna.murphy@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
- Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February at Girlguiding North West England region HQ, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD.
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northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk 01772 791 947 Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £27,810 (includes holiday pay)
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 35 hours a week – Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm, with 5 hours additional admin time
BENEFITS – What is in it for you?
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
ABOUT US-
Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester.
Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
Responsibilities – Children, Young People and Families
- Oversee daily activities, ensuring a varied, high-quality programme tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Safeguard children and young people by supporting staff and following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and share relevant information with the 555 team and professionals involved.
• Liaise with the Service Manager regarding attendance, session changes, behaviour, and other updates.
• Ensure behaviour plans are in place and reviewed regularly with the Behaviour Support Team.
• Provide appropriate physical and emotional support to promote children and young people’s wellbeing.
Staff
- Act as a positive role model, providing consistent support and guidance to staff.
• Escalate complex staff issues, including sickness and conduct, to the Service Manager and HR.
• Identify training needs and coordinate inductions and ongoing training with relevant leads.
• Manage staff rotas and hours to ensure safe, trained staffing levels within budget, reporting changes as required.
• Liaise with Service Manager and Recruitment on staffing needs.
• Maintain clear communication through briefings, debriefs, meetings, and supervision.
Health and Safety
- Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and security of the building. Reporting any concerns to the Caretaker.
- Be responsible for supporting the staff teams to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (2018)
- Conduct and oversee the use of checklists related to day-to-day inspections and maintenance for toys, equipment and building.
- To be a key holder and be an emergency contact for the alarm system
- To support staff teams to maintain a clean, tidy, secure site and environment – treating all buildings, structures, toys and equipment used by children and young people with respect and care.
Management and Administration
- Support the Service Manager and Administration Team to maintain accurate records, including attendance, finances, and correspondence.
• Assist with local authority monitoring and represent Challengers at external meetings as required.
• Order and source appropriate equipment within agreed budgets.
• Deliver the service in line with Challengers’ policies, procedures, and systems, contributing to their ongoing development.
About you:
- At least 2 years’ experiencein childcare, youth work or a similar setting
- Proven experience leading and managing staff
- Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges
- Organised, resilient and hands-on
Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Are you an experienced supervisor who thrives on supporting teams and raising advice quality?
We’re looking for a Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor to provide day-to-day technical supervision of our welfare benefits service, helping advisers and caseworkers deliver accurate, high-quality advice.
You’ll coach and mentor staff, quality-check casework, manage workflows and support complex cases, working closely with the Welfare Benefits Advice Service Manager to keep the service running smoothly and to a high standard.
If you have strong welfare benefits knowledge, proven experience supervising advice work, and a passion for fairness, equality and great outcomes for clients, we’d love to hear from you.
Employees benefit from:
- Being part of a committed team who work together to bring about positive changes for individuals, local communities and society as a whole
- Structured Personal Development process with clear opportunities to develop yourself professionally and your career within the organisation
- Full training appropriate to the role
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time employees
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Northumberland Community Bank payroll savings scheme
- Enrolment in the Company Pension Scheme
Citizens Advice Northumberland is a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer and has signed the North of Tyne Good Work Pledge.
Vacancy Details
Job Title: Welfare Benefits Technical Supervisor
Salary: £29,343 – £32,156 depending on relevant experience
Hours: As part of our commitment to being a flexible employer, applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to offer anything up to 37 hours a week.
Location: Ashington
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 03 February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
To find out more about the role contact:
E: recruitment@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
T: 01670 618008
Breadalbane Community Campus
Various hours available
£12.64 per hour
Come and join a great team and develop your skills to support us in being the provider of choice in Perth & Kinross for everyone to ‘Live Active’ lives.
You will be a team player, friendly and customer focused. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential. Don’t have it? Then training will be provided along with further development opportunities to enhance your skill set.
The role involves ensuring the safety of our customers by encouraging safe recreation and activity, assisting with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within and outside of the pool area, the delivery of programmed activities and be a member of a trained team offering a high standard of customer service.
This role requires PVG Scheme Membership.
Closing Date: when sufficient applications have been received
Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice BCLA1
- Job Summary
- Brighton College are seeking to appoint a Sport Centre Leisure Apprentice on a fixed-term 18-month contract.Main Purpose of the Role:To support, enhance and deliver the day-to-day operations and services of a leisure and fitness facility.Apprenticeship Overview:Working as part of a team, it is the responsibility of the Sports Centre Leisure Apprentice to undertake a range of operational duties, such as assisting with the opening and closing of the facility, lifeguarding the swimming pool, supervising sports activities, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment. Alongside these operational functions, the Sports Centre Leiure Apprentice ensures programmed activities are available for students and staff.
The 18 month programme, through Locomotivation Apprenticeships, provides an opportunity to develop skills across a whole range of leisure activities.
All leisure team members will have a good understanding of:
- How to perform all the duties of a lifeguard to; work as part of a team to provide safe supervision of swimmers and prevent accidents.
- How to intervene providing rescues and life saving techniques when necessary.
- How to assemble, dismantle and store different types of sports equipment.
- Key legal and regulatory requirements within the leisure industry. e.g. Health and Safety, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Safeguarding and Protecting Children.
- How exercise plays a role in improving public health and the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on physical and mental wellbeing.
- How to perform all the duties of a swimming teacher including; develop water confidence, core aquatic skills, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non-swimmer to advanced. Support with the promotion and awareness of swimming opportunities and supervise and lead swimming teachers assistants.
- How to perform all of the duties of a gym instructor.
Full training will be given and will lead to the possible attainment of the nationally recognised qualifications below:
- An IQL Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding.
- One of the following:
- Swim England Level 2 in Teaching Swimming
- STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming
- A Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction
- A Level 3 Certificate in First Aid
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:- Interest and/or background in swimming or sports.
- Highly organised.
- Good time management.
- Motivated to learn and achieve new qualifications.
- Ability to consider how equalities, diversity and inclusion matters should be considered in a leisure and sports environment.
- Jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
- Tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without a ladder or steps.
30 hours per week, as directed by the Head of Sport and Science Facilities. This will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.Remuneration
The hourly rate for this role is £12.21 per hour.Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays. Holiday is to be taken outside of term-time (35 weeks).Benefits- Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
- Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
- Complimentary lunch is provided.
- Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
- Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
- Employee benefit and discount platform.
- Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
- Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
- Generous sickness policy.
- Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
- Comprehensive wellbeing package.
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Academy Health & Wellbeing Physiologist
Academy Health and Wellbeing Physiologist
Cambridge FWC | Gym | Permanent | Full Time
40 hours per week
Up to £27,250 per annum
In this entry role to our Physiology department, you’ll make a difference, not just a living. We’re transforming healthcare in the UK by bringing together assessment, treatment and prevention services to provide integrated care.
As an Academy Physiologist, you’ll bring a minimum 2:2 Sport and Exercise Science degree or equivalent. You’ve studied human physiology, exercise, biochemistry, anatomy/biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Crucially, you know how to apply this in practice.
Whilst you will have a base location all our Academy Physiology roles are mobile, so you will be required to travel within the region of your base site.
As an Academy Physiologist, you will:
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Join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
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Complete our in-house three-week training course.
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Help promote health and fitness as part of our holistic, comprehensive health service
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Deliver health assessments that support health and wellbeing goals
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Support prevention as well as rehabilitation and recovery
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Be passionate and caring in the service you provide, putting client’s needs first
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Complete our award-winning preceptorship programme during your first 12 months in the role
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
If you are interested in multiple sites being advertised, we ask that you only apply to your preferred location. At interview stage you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.
Successful candidates will be expected to attend a training camp, which is scheduled for March 2026.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
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Role Description and Person Specification Job Title: Emotional Wellbeing Coach - fixed term basis 9-12 months Hours: 28 hours per week, between Monday and Friday (with a 1hr unpaid lunch break) – flexibility around the days/hours worked can be offered. Salary: £19,200-£21,600 per annum pro rata - dependant on experience (£24,500-£27,000 FTE) Reports to: Deputy Director Direct reports: N/A Clearance required: Enhanced DBS Driving licence required: Yes – travel between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire will be a requirement of the role and access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance will be a requirement of the role. Key stakeholders: Our primary beneficiaries, local community, statutory agencies and funders. Workplace values The post holder will be expected to live our workplace values which are: Inclusivity Integrity Compassion Collaboration Context and purpose of the role YouTurn Futures is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, which delivers a number of programmes to reduce reoffending. Our vision - To create safe communities by working with professionals, communities, families, offenders and vulnerable people. Our mission - To support the integration and engagement in society of marginalised groups. As small charity working in close partnership with statutory services (police, probation, schools, social services, mental health teams), this role focuses on providing therapeutic support to individuals, both young people and adults, who are either involved in the criminal justice system or those at risk of entering it due to challenging life circumstances such as family involvement, social exclusion, exploitation or other vulnerabilities. The post holder will apply their therapeutic support knowledge and skills to offer emotional wellbeing support in a way that is inclusive, approachable and accessible. The role requires working collaboratively with statutory services to ensure that the emotional wellbeing needs of individuals and their families are met as part of a holistic, multi-agency approach. This includes helping service users manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges that may arise from their family or social circumstances, making them more vulnerable to involvement with the justice system. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the Emotional Wellbeing Coach role, however, the duties of the role may change and develop over time and the job description may be amended on consultation with the post holder (s). The postholder will focus on promoting emotional resilience, offering coping strategies, and signposting individuals to the appropriate services when more specialised mental health or social care support is needed. We work in a holistic, person centred and trauma informed way to support the individuals (and sometimes their families) to identify and put in place solutions that will help them move forward in their lives. Key accountabilities: • Providing emotional support - providing empathetic, one-to-one emotional support to service users, helping them navigate emotional challenges and build resilience. • Developing personalised wellbeing plans - Working collaboratively with service users to develop personalised emotional wellbeing plans, focusing on practical self-care, stress management techniques, and positive coping strategies tailored to their circumstances. • Group facilitation - Leading therapeutic wellbeing workshops and group sessions that focus on emotional resilience, improving self-care and managing stress, providing a safe space for service users to explore ways to improve their emotional wellbeing particurlaly in the context of navigating the criminal justice system. • Crisis support - Offering emotional support during times of distress, using listening and grounding techniques, and referring to appropriate services such as crisis teams when necessary. • Referring & signposting - Guiding service users to additional services, such as mental health support, substance misuse, housing support, community resources, or social care, when deeper clinical intervention is needed. • Empowering - individuals through promoting independence for those who may struggle with everyday life activities and supporting them to build life skills. Empower individuals with knowledge about appropriate services and support them to access these when required. • Collaboration – Working closely with other charity team members and statutory services to ensure the emotional wellbeing of service users is supported as part of a broader intervention plan. • Monitoring and Feedback - Keeping accurate records of service user interactions, wellbeing plans, and progress, providing regular feedback to the team on the effectiveness of the emotional support offered. • Advocating – Advocating for the emotional wellbeing of service users and colleagues. • Continuous Improvem...
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Group Work Programme Facilitators Volunteer
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If you are reliable, non-judgmental, have good communication skills and can travel around the borough, you can make a positive difference in your community, and Harrow Youth Justice Service needs you!
We are looking for qualified volunteers who can build on their experience and development by delivering our ‘Moving Forward’ group work programme (max of 2 children), which addresses repairing the harm and conflict management. Additional training is required.
Training and ongoing support are provided. To apply, you must be over 18 years of age and free from criminal convictions which preclude contact with children. For more information or to request an application form, please contact RestorativeJusticeTeam@harrow.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on Friday, 13th February 2026. Interviews will take place across January and February 2026 for successful applications received.
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If you are reliable, non-judgmental, have good communication skills and can travel around the borough, you can make a positive difference in your community, and Harrow Youth Justice Service needs you!
We are looking for qualified volunteers who can build on their experience and development by delivering our ‘Moving Forward’ group work programme (max of 2 children), which addresses repairing the harm and conflict management. Additional training is required.
Training and ongoing support are provided. To apply, you must be over 18 years of age and free from criminal convictions which preclude contact with children. For more information or to request an application form, please contact RestorativeJusticeTeam@harrow.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on Friday, 13th February 2026. Interviews will take place across January and February 2026 for successful applications received.
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Group Work Programme Facilitators Volunteer
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If you are reliable, non-judgmental, have good communication skills and can travel around the borough, you can make a positive difference in your community, and Harrow Youth Justice Service needs you!
We are looking for qualified volunteers who can build on their experience and development by delivering our ‘Moving Forward’ group work programme (max of 2 children), which addresses repairing the harm and conflict management. Additional training is required.
Training and ongoing support are provided. To apply, you must be over 18 years of age and free from criminal convictions which preclude contact with children. For more information or to request an application form, please contact RestorativeJusticeTeam@harrow.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on Friday, 13th February 2026. Interviews will take place across January and February 2026 for successful applications received.
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Ground Worker
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Location
- Upper Dicker
- School
- Senior School
- Application Deadline
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Job Summary
Bede's Trust requires an experienced and hardworking individual to join the Facilities and Maintenance Team as a Ground Worker.
Working closely with the Lead Ground Worker, the successful candidate will provide an exceptional level of service to Bede’s School Trust by dealing with general, planned and reactive ground worker duties in accordance with specifications, environmental controls, compliance, codes of practice and Health and Safety regulations.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in path and roadways construction and maintenance, trenching and excavations, brickwork, drainage and water management, general estates boundary and fenced areas, plant and machinery .
It's essential for applicants to have obtained CITB training with CPCS (Track Excavator & 10 ton Dumper) & CSCS prior to application, these must be in date.(Proof of these cards will be requested at interview).This is a Permanent, Full Time position, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year consisting of 07:30 - 16:30 per day.
The position is mainly based at the Senior School with potential travel to the Prep School.Offering an attractive salary of £35,000 - £39,520 per annum
(Dependant on experience)along with a range of staff benefits including;-
A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
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A generous company pension with salary exchange options
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Retail discounts
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Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
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Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
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Eye care vouchers,
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
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Complimentary Lunch provided
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Free onsite parking at the Senior School.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.
For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
recruitment@bedes.orgPlease note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Friday 23rd January 2026 at 8am.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.-
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The role of Equine Groom / Outdoor Activity Instructor This hybrid role combines the hands-on care of our horses with the delivery of engaging activities for our guests, with approximately 70% of the time dedicated to grooming and stable duties. As an Equine Groom, you will be responsible for the daily care of the horses, including feeding, mucking out, grooming, tacking, exercising, and monitoring their health, while supporting the stables team and contributing to horse management records. The remaining 30% of your time will be spent as an Outdoor Activity Instructor, leading sessions in line with safety and NGB guidelines, maintaining equipment, and enhancing the guest experience through enthusiastic delivery of activities. Responsibilities also include a night duty and weekend working on a rotational basis. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills across both equestrian and activity instruction, contributing to the smooth running and continual development of the centre. What you will need Essential Skills & Qualifications: A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience working within the equine industry professionally, or equivalent experience gained through horse ownership and hands on care Hold minimum of either CWI or PSI Experience working with disabilities in outdoor situations Sufficient instructional background to work across a diverse ability range An ability and confidence to work with guest with special needs and carers Capability to develop resources Essential Personal Attributes Positive and solution based Proactive and reliable Strong interpersonal skills Work with initiative and work independently Well presented, punctual and approachable. Passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities Passionate about outdoor recreation being available to all Address: Calvert Devon, Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SJ Tel: 01598 763221 | Email: hello@calvertdevon.org.uk | Web: www.calvertdevon.org.uk Charity 1005776: Exmoor Calvert Trust | Company 02637448: Exmoor Calvert Trust, trading as Calvert Devon Page 1 of 5 Able to lead a fun, multi-activity programme Desirable Skills & Qualifications: A groom qualification or equivalent Current First Aid at Work Some amazing benefits Become part of our incredibly inspiring organisation and great team, and you could take advantage of: Speedy response to all applicants Long season On-site accommodation available A collaborative, fun, and supportive workplace Personal growth and development opportunities Free on-site parking A stunning location with walks right on your doorstep 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase Death in service benefit Plus, the chance to make a real difference every single day Job type: Seasonal, Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, plus overnight duties. Start date/season length: Monday 2nd March to Friday 30th October 2026 Salary: £27,205.10pa Location: Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ Closing date: Close of business Sunday 8th February We interview on a rolling basis — don’t wait to apply! Our hiring process If this advert has caught your eye and you think you fit the bill, email your CV to the contact below. We’ll be in touch to guide you through the next steps. Address: Calvert Devon, Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SJ Tel: 01598 763221 | Email: hello@calvertdevon.org.uk | Web: www.calvertdevon.org.uk Charity 1005776: Exmoor Calvert Trust | Company 02637448: Exmoor Calvert Trust, trading as Calvert Devon Page 2 of 5 Who to contact: Barry Kaufman-Hill Email: Note: barry@calvertdevon.org.uk All our roles require either an enhanced or basic DBS check relevant to the role We do not sponsor visas for this post. A UK Right to Work is required No agencies please Job Description Job Title: Direct reports: Report to: Equine Groom / Outdoor Activity Instructor N/A Yard manager and Chief Instructor Liaise with: Stables Team, Activity Instructors Equine Groom Purpose of Job To work alongside stable staff, caring for and looking after the horses on a daily basis to ensure they remain healthy, happy and in good condition Key Responsibilities Keeping the horses clean and well fed, filling hay nets and water buckets, measuring feed and any supplements required Replacing bedding Leading horses from their stables to the fields and back Preparing them for riding Cleaning, grooming and clipping horses Tacking up horses and getting them ready for riding lessons Cleaning the tack Checking for signs that an animal is unwell and reporting any problems to the Yard Manager or Stables Supervisor Mucking out stables, sweeping the yard and stacking feed and bedding Recording and helping with the management of vaccinations, worming and shoeing accordingly Removing dr...