Community Youth Tutor - Cumbria

Join Our Team as a Community Youth Tutor in our Outdoor Residential Team

Location: Ambleside and across the South Lakes

Salary: £26,000-£31,000 per annum - 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent. Full-time

Working Pattern: 5 days in 7, including weekends and evenings

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you enjoy providing outdoor residential and community-based programmes that support young people build their brighter future?

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to develop and deliver impactful programmes for community youth and school groups.

As a Community Youth Tutor, you will be part of our dynamic Delivery Team, providing outdoor, experiential, and developmental programmes to young people aged 5-25. You will collaborate with our teams at Ambleside and other community locations to develop and deliver these life-changing experiences.

About Brathay:

Brathay operates community teams across several locations, delivering open-access youth programmes and targeted support for those experiencing challenges

surrounding reduced wellbeing, mental health, as well as supporting re-engagement with education. In this role you will work closely with the community teams to provide a blended approach to their programmes, incorporating outdoor experiential learning into already established programmes.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for someone with a background in youth-based services, excellent communication skills across a range of demographics, and a drive to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Relevant professional or postgraduate qualification and extensive experience

in a relevant field.

• Level 2 Safeguarding Qualification

• Current Driving Licence including D1 entitlement

• Mountain Leader (Summer)

• RCI

• Paddlesport Leader or above

• Powerboat Level 2

• First Aid (16 Hour)

Desirable:

• Safeguarding Level 3

• NVQ in youth work (Level 3) or equivalent of practical experience

• D1+E

• Cave Leader Level 1 or above

• At least one other higher level NGB from the following:

o Mountain Instructor Award

o Mountain Leader Award (winter)

o An advanced Paddle sport award

o RYA Safety boat or Powerboat Instructor

How to Apply:

If you are ready to join Brathay and inspire young people to build their brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you! Apply though our website or directly here and submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for this role.

The final closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 12th August.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertisement period. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Provisional interview date during w/c 19th August 2024.