Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructor – Level 3 (Nine Ashes)

Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructor – Level 3 (Nine Ashes)
What you need to know about us:

BF Adventure was established over 30 years ago and has since developed a unique 60-acre
activity site near Penryn and, since 2024 delivery from the Nine Ashes Activity Centre near
Bodmin.  The team is highly skilled and dedicated and together, they deliver flexible, inclusive
programmes of adventurous outdoor activities for children, young people and their families.

The organisation works with individuals facing a wide range of physical, learning and
behavioural challenges, as well as those affected by poverty, neglect and other adverse life
experiences. Through a positive, strengths-based approach, BF Adventure helps participants
build skills, confidence and self-belief, and develop coping strategies to manage their mental
health - empowering them to engage more positively in society.

BF Adventure’s work is underpinned by a combination of youth work practice, outdoor
education and trauma informed principles. This ensures all programmes are grounded in
evidence-based approaches. The team brings a wealth of specialist knowledge, and a strong
commitment to ongoing training and development enables the organisation to stay current
with best practice and innovation.

To learn more about the impact of this work, please refer to the Social Impact Report
available on the BF Adventure website.

Our mission is to Inspire, challenge and motivate people, especially young people, to
develop their life skills and to bring about positive change.

BF Adventure is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales.   Company No. 3546772

Registered office: BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9BX.   Registered Charity No.
1071862

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Job Description

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Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructor –
Level 3 (Nine Ashes)
£13.45 per hour
Permanent
3 days per week, term-time only (21 hours)
(additional 2 days per week available at our
Goodygrane site)
Skills for Life Coordinator

Role Overview – Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructor
The primary role of a BF Adventure Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructor is to
support children and young people on a journey of change, helping them develop personal
and social skills through educational outdoor activities. These sessions are delivered through
one-to-one support or small group work.

Instructors are passionate about the outdoors and recognise its value as a powerful learning
environment. The role provides opportunities to draw on individual skills and experience, with
a strong emphasis on ongoing personal and professional development.

This role is based at Nine Ashes Activity Centre, near Bodmin.

Key Responsibilities
Level 3 Skills for Life Youth Support Worker/Instructors work in a key worker capacity,
building long-term, positive relationships with young people. They collaborate closely with
referral agencies and parents/carers to plan and deliver tailored provision that meets
individual needs and supports holistic development.

Instructors are responsible for:

•  Designing and delivering bespoke programmes aligned with the needs of individuals or

groups

•  Setting clear, achievable outcomes in partnership with young people and referrers
•  Monitoring, evaluating, and recording progress using ‘I Can’ statements and online

reporting tools - supporting children and young people to recognise and reflect on their
personal development

•  Continuously reviewing provision and adapting approaches as needed
•  Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners

At the end of each programme, Instructors support young people in transitioning their
progress into future settings.

BF Adventure is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales.   Company No. 3546772

Registered office: BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9BX.   Registered Charity No.
1071862

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challenging

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Instructors are on the front line in identifying safeguarding concerns and must adhere to BF
Adventure’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures at all times.
They are accountable to the Skills for Life Coordinators and are required to actively engage in
supervision and appraisal processes.

Active participation in Skills for Life team meetings is essential to continuously enhance and
develop the provision offered by BF Adventure.

Key Tasks

•  Work in line with BF Adventure’s Journey of Change, supporting children, young

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people, families and vulnerable adults to make positive life changes.
Identify the needs of allocated young people in collaboration with Skills for Life
Coordinators, referral agencies and the children and young people themselves.

•  Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships, enabling children and young people

to define their goals, journey of change and achievable outcomes.

•  Plan, deliver and develop long-term, tailored provision to support individuals and

groups in line with identified needs.

•  Monitor, evaluate and record progress against agreed outcomes using reporting

systems and feedback tools.

•  Provide examples of practice to Coordinators, marketing staff and senior managers to

support grant reporting, bid writing, the Social Impact Report and promotional
materials.

•  Attend multi-agency meetings to develop a holistic understanding of each young

person’s circumstances, inform provision and support the transfer of learning into other
settings.

•  Safeguard the physical and mental wellbeing of service users, identifying and reporting

concerns in line with BF Adventure’s Safeguarding Policy.

•  Communicate effectively with the wider delivery team, including mentoring and

supporting Level 2 staff and volunteers.

•  Engage in reflective practice to enhance professional development, contributing to

team debriefs and participating in relevant training.

•  Attend regular supervision sessions, annual appraisals and team meetings,

demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.

•  Promote and uphold BF Adventure’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion framework,

recognising and celebrating diversity through Anti-Oppressive Practice.

•  Comply with all Health and Safety procedures at all times.
•  Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of activities on and off-site, including

dynamic risk assessments, Area of Special Responsibilities (ASR) duties and incident
reporting

BF Adventure is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales.   Company No. 3546772

Registered office: BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9BX.   Registered Charity No.
1071862

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challenging

motivating

developing

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Knowledge

•  Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working with young people across a range of

settings, including those who may present challenging behaviour.

•  Proven ability to build positive, professional relationships and act as a strong role

model for young people.

•  Knowledge and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their

impact on development, with the ability to adapt learning environments to meet these
needs.

•  Demonstrable experience of achieving positive outcomes when working with young

people.

•  Understanding of how outdoor activities and informal learning can support the

development of children and young people.

•  Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working, including effective information

sharing.

•  Commitment to personal and professional development, including reflective practice

and openness to feedback.

•  Experience of planning and delivering projects within set timescales.
•  Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

•  Passion for and practical experience in outdoor adventurous activities.
•  Competent in the use of ICT in a professional setting.
•  Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel when required.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

•  Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities and/or additional

learning needs.

•  Holder of at least one National Governing Body (NGB) qualification in the outdoor

sector.

•  Relevant first aid qualification.
•  Relevant Youth Work and/or Teaching qualification (e.g. JNC Youth and Community

Work, Level 2/3 Youth Work, Sports Coaching, Forest School Level 3, Counselling, or
Outdoor Instructor qualifications).

•  Evidence of relevant training (e.g. TISUK, Signs of Safety, Restrictive Physical

Intervention, or managing behaviours that challenge).

BF Adventure is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales.   Company No. 3546772

Registered office: BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9BX.   Registered Charity No.
1071862

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challenging

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Personal Qualities

•  Commitment to BF Adventure’s values, mission and objectives.
•  Dedication to maintaining high standards and contributing to the continuous

improvement of provision.

•  Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues, partners,

volunteers and service users.

•  Strong awareness of, and responsiveness to, the needs of children, young people and

volunteers.

•  Confidence to appropriately and professionally challenge discrimination and inequality.
•  Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritising workload within a team

environment.

•  Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours in line with service needs.
•  Commitment to environmental responsibility, including reducing waste, conserving

energy and caring for wildlife and natural surroundings.

Due to the varied and dynamic nature of BF Adventure’s operations, you may be required to
undertake additional duties, responsibilities and tasks, appropriate to your level of
experience, training and capability, to support the safe and effective running of activities.

BF Adventure is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will
require an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

•  Please complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

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These forms can be found on our website.  You can either use the online version or the
Word format
If you choose the Word version please save the Application Form in the following
format:
Your name_S4Lapplication_date

•  Please email the form to jobs@bfadventure.org with the email subject Skills for Life

Instructor Application

The closing date for applications is 8th May 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 15th May 2026 although this is subject to
change.  Employment will commence in June 2026

Please do not hesitate to phone us on 01326 340912 if you have any questions.
Many thanks for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!

BF Adventure is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales.   Company No. 3546772

Registered office: BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9BX.   Registered Charity No.
1071862

inspiring

challenging

motivating

developing