Health and Outdoor Pursuits Facilitator at Key Enterprises
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: North Tyneside
Salary: £16,380 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
About us
Sometimes discovering who you are in the world is harder than it should be.
For over 40 years Key Enterprises has supported people with learning disabilities/difficulties, mental health needs and/or acquired brain injuries to unlock their full potential. At Key, we encourage service users to explore their passions and develop new skills, without limitation.
We offer something for everyone, regardless of ability, in an inclusive, nurturing and encouraging environment. Our weekly programme of activities includes everything from drama sessions to gardening.
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Facilitator to deliver a programme of activities centred on improving the physical health and mental and emotional wellbeing of those accessing Key Enterprises.
The successful candidate will a passion for the outdoors, walking/hiking, cycling, healthy living and wellbeing and be confident working with adults with additional needs, supporting them to access activities that challenge and inspire.
The post holder will work 22.5 hours per week and there is scope to increase this as the service evolves.
The Salary is £16,380 per year (£14.00 per hour) and the Full Time Equivalent is £27,300.
Benefits include a healthcare cash plan, comprehensive employee assistance scheme including 24/7 access to an NHS practicing GP and a cycle to work scheme.
Duties
Facilitate activities using Key Enterprises in Benton as a base, creating a space for internal activities.
Create a programme of activities within the wider community to improve fitness, and independence whilst providing new and enriching opportunities.
Facilitate outdoor walks, hikes, exercise sessions and lead accessible bike rides thus encouraging active travel.
Maintain and service a fleet of bicycles (including tandems and accessible trikes)
Deliver workshops on the importance of physical health and nutrition.
Run accessible gym sessions for those with a range of abilities.
Support colleagues across Key Enterprises to deliver a service based on the principles of 5 ways to wellbeing.
Essential Criteria:
Expectations of the facilitator includes a range of the below skills (but is not limited to these either and we’d work with the successful facilitator in developing a program that suits their strengths).
Competent in the instruction of physical exercises
- Knowledge or experience of supporting adults with additional needs and the different approaches to communication, engagement and activities that maximise benefit
- Be able to motivate service users to take on new challenges (ranging from learning to ride a bike, engaging with exercise for the first time to bigger adventures in the outdoors)
- Can mend and maintain bikes
- A knowledge of areas in the Northeast that would be suitable for outdoor pursuits including hikes, nature walks and bike rides.
- Can facilitate activities along our coastline including such activities as paddle boarding, kayaking, and doing cold water dips.
- A knowledge of nature and wildlife and an infectious enthusiasm that can be shared with service users for getting into nature
- Adaptability for times of inclement weather to keep our service users entertained and engaged with indoor activities.
- Willing to work flexibly
- Comfortable driving a van/minibus
- Take advantage of the latest technology to support the role both internally and in reaching out to stakeholders within the community (smart device use, location sharing, using GPS, planning sessions using Microsoft Office packages and communicating comprehensively through Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
- Knowledge in engaging with health and safety procedures and policy including writing risk assessments for activities
Desirable Criteria:
A passion for looking after our environment, reducing carbon, and helping service users engage in “green” activities.
Has an enthusiasm for “forest school” and out door survival type skills, campfires et
To find out more about what we do please visit www.key-enterprises.com. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Robert Steer on 0191 2701138.
To apply, please send a C.V. along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria of the role, including examples, to robert@key-enterprises.com
APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £16,380.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule
We're open Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (We're flexible on which 3 days you're available to work)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person