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Job Purpose
Increasing numbers of Disabled people are becoming aware of the fact that CYCLING might be possible for them. However, information about how/where to access cycling, the variety of possible equipment, regulations around cycling a non-standard cycle, funding avenues, etc. can be difficult to find. As the Wheels4MeLondon loan scheme starts to be marketed in Spring/Summer 2024, we anticipate increasing numbers of enquiries to reach us, including from around the UK.
With the support of the rest of the Wheels for Wellbeing team, our Specialist Advisor will become very knowledgeable about all aspects of Inclusive Cycling and will support enquirers with information and advice about the most appropriate next steps with regards to their cycling ambitions. They will provide information and advice, based on where enquirers live, their level of experience with cycling, their goals (whether they wish to try out cycling, to borrow, hire or to purchase a cycle, etc.).
Where a caller wishes to attend one of our own cycling sessions, the Advisor will support them with using our booking system. Where a caller is ready to borrow a cycle through Wheels4MeLondon, the Specialist Advisor will support callers to request a loan via the Peddle My Wheels website. Peddle My Wheels staff will then deliver the cycle to them at the agreed place and time, provide cycle training where required, and collect the cycle at the end of the loan period. For other enquiries, the Advisor will signpost callers to relevant external organisations.
To be successful in this role you need excellent listening and communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. You will love acquiring knowledge (including through online research), storing information and sharing it. You need to be confident using record keeping systems, within our data protection & privacy policy and working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of accessibility needs.
Job Description
1. Answering enquirers’ queries and providing information. This will include:
a. Being first point of contact for enquiries into Wheels for Wellbeing’s phone / email.
b. Actively listening to understand the detailed nature of the query and responding through the most appropriate and accessible mode of communication, whether contact is made by phone, email, instant messaging or other methods of communication.
c. Sourcing information from the rest of the Wheels for Wellbeing team and/or researching specific information for callers (where appropriate, redirecting the query to colleagues within the organisation or signposting them to other organisations).
d. Ensuring that new, useful information is stored/posted to our website for use by future enquirers.
e. Supporting people with queries about how to access Wheels for Wellbeing’s services, including support with our booking system
2. Building accessible information resources (eg: website pages, briefings, FAQ page, etc.) about Inclusive cycling, such as:
a. Inclusive cycling opportunities providers in London and around the UK
b. Types & models of non-standard cycles and specialist adaptions retailers around the UK and overseas
c. Details of the Wheels4Me London’s scheme and other inclusive cycle hire/loan schemes around the UK.
d. Funding options for Disabled people wishing to purchase their own cycles
3. Effective liaison with all Wheels4MeLondonPlus partners for successful cycle loan experience. This will include:
a. Regular communication with the Peddle My Wheels team to ensure most effective referral methods (to be developed with your input, as the scheme gets off the ground during Spring/Summer 2024)
b. Take part in project team meetings with all partners (Sustrans London; Peddle My Wheels and the rest of the WfW team).
c. Collect and store data such as numbers & types of enquiries, case studies, etc., as required for reporting to the funder.
d. Contribute to short articles, social media posts, etc. for the promotion of Wheels for Me London and Inclusive Cycling in general.
Other:
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Wheels for Wellbeing, team meetings and organisational priorities
-Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting the role
-Abide by and promote organisational policies and practices, and charity’s values
- Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
-Occasionally, with notice, work evenings / weekends
- Work at least once a quarter in an appropriate role at a Wheels for Wellbeing session
The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The King’s Foundation
The King’s Foundation provides holistic solutions to challenges facing the world today. We champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities, we run a diverse programme of education and training for all ages and backgrounds, and we regenerate and care for places where communities thrive and that visitors enjoy.
We work nationally and internationally but at the heart of our organisation is the heritage-led regeneration of the Dumfries House estate and its wider community, where our principles and philosophies are explored and put into practice. The work of The King’s Foundation is inspired by His Majesty’s philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future.
The Role:
The post holder will assist on the development, implementation and delivery of high quality educational experiences including school workshops, short courses, teacher training programmes and public events related to Adventure and Nature Based Outdoor Education.
Our Adventurous and Nature Based offering is currently delivered from The Tamar Manoukian Outdoor Residential Centre on Dumfries House Estate through practical hands-on workshops and events, targeted predominantly at primary and secondary school aged learners. Our offering is being expanded through the Tamar Manoukian Sports Hall. Both centres, alongside our extensive estate grounds, provide workshops that focus on harmony with nature, physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing and opportunity for personal growth and development. The centre’s vision is to ensure there is an understanding between people and planet utilising the importance of green spaces. Due to the holistic nature of our education strategy, the post holder will have the opportunity to work with colleagues, on interdisciplinary programmes, from the wider education team including STEM, Food and Horticulture, Farming and Rural Skills, Hospitality, Textiles and Building Crafts.
Key Tasks
Supporting the Education Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of the King’s Foundation’s education strategy and core TMOC programmes by:
• Delivering Adventurous and Nature Based workshops and activities to a variety of age groups and abilities.
• Designing and evaluating workshops and activities that are in line with the aims and vision of the curriculum area.
• Keeping up to date with current practices and policies in outdoor education and industry, through networking, CPD and personal development.
• Assisting with compiling evidence for annual reports and newsletters for directors, funders and partners.
• Seeking opportunities to build and maintain relationships with industry partners.
Supporting the Education Manager to maintain the education facilities, staff and equipment by:
• Preparing, and maintaining equipment and facilities to a high standard prior to and following education activity, monitoring and requesting stock as appropriate.
• Supporting the Education Manager to ensure the maintenance of the TMOC building is completed, informing relevant King’s Foundation staff when maintenance is required.
• Carrying out, and reviewing risk assessments for TMOC education activities, following procedures for first aid and incident reporting.
• Assisting with mentoring and training fellow instructor team, demonstrating best practice
Contributing to the overall education aims of The King’s Foundation by:
• Furthering the wider education work of The King’s Foundation through contribution to team meetings, joint education activity and events and cross curricular CPD sessions.
• Maintaining familiarity with The King’s Foundation handbook and relevant HR procedures.
• Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.
It is in the nature of the work of the King's Foundation that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises that tasks which are not specifically covered in their Job Description must be undertaken.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and knowledge:
• Minimum three years’ experience working with young people in special education
• Hold a range of National Governing Body qualifications in Archery, Climbing, Forestry School, Experience in wildnerness activities, Bushcraft Award
Essential Qualities:
• Able to represent the King’s Foundation professionally at all times.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly to achieve set objectives
• The ability to work well within a team, maintaining positive relationships with the wider education staff.
Desirable experience, knowledge and qualities are:
• Ensure all outdoor learning activities are compliant with AALA licensing policies and procedure, carrying out daily dynamic risk assessments to ensure the safety of all activities.
• Demonstratable understanding of the value of outdoor learning and associated outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding and extensive experience in the use of high quality outdoor learning in a range of settings and experience working with groups with a range of different needs.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about nature and the outdoors.
• Experience of planning and implementation of resources and programmes.
• Plan, deliver and review suitable outdoor activity sessions for groups and individuals.
Other:
• The post will be based at Dumfries House, Cumnock Ayrshire. Some travel within the UK may be necessary.
• This post is based on a full time 37.5 hour week linked to the target audience needs.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or evenings as required for education or wider estate events, with a TOIL system in place.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• This post is considered to be a regulated activity therefore any offer will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service or PVG
Working with communities and partners around the world, we champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be our next Snow Camp Midlands Programme Manager?
Since 2003, we have been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons and address the biggest social issues facing underserved young people today.
The Programme Manager will deliver a personal development journey to young people using snowsports as the hook to engage those who are less likely to engage with mainstream provision. We do this in partnership with youth projects and youth service providers across the Midlands.
This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow Camp’s development in the Midlands. So, if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!
Experience of working successfully with underserved young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!
Project management, logistical skills, relationship management, communication and presentation skills will all make up the job. Along with youth work experience to deliver life-skills or group workshops to motivate young people to work towards meaningful goals – these will all make up the job.
This is a key post requiring at least 2 years’ experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.
Job Description: Please download full JD & Personal spec below in the application resource section.
To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Snow Camp and how you meet the requirements of the job above.
Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 8th May, Snow Camp Midlands Office, Ackers Adventure, Birmingham, B11 2PY.
Salary: £30,250 per annum (this includes a 10% bonus paid annually in July each year)
Please ensure you submit a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Snow Camp and how you meet the requirements of the Midlands Programme Manager job role.
Since 2003, we have been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons & raise aspirations for young people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Snow Camp is a ground-breaking national youth charity, and we are looking to recruit a fantastic new North West Wellbeing Manager and Programme Support to join our North West team on a 4 day a week contract (30 hrs).
Our accredited programmes are unique and attractive to young people, taking them from beginner to qualified snowsports instructors in just one year with volunteering and apprenticeship progression routes available at the end. Alongside learning to ski or snowboard, young people also have access to wellbeing support with the emphasis on improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
You will report to the North West Programme Manager & Head of Snowsports and will be responsible for the delivery of our wellbeing workshops and providing 1to1 wellbeing support sessions to young people. You will also work as part of the North West team to assist with the planning and delivery of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by the Programme Manager and assist with the apprenticeship programme throughout each year.
Experience of working successfully with under-served young people in a range of settings, with a focus on supporting young people’s wellbeing will be essential to the post. Passion for snowsports and supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!
Youth work, wellbeing support experience, project management, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills will make up the role. Along with experience of delivering group workshops to help young people work towards meaningful goals to improve their emotional wellbeing.
Job Description
- You will spend roughly 2.5 days will be in the Wellbeing Manager role and 1.5 days will be in the Programme Support role each week.
- In consultation with the Programme Manager, to manage the delivery of the Wellbeing Workshops and 1to1 mentoring support needed for young people and apprentices.
- Work with the programme manager to gain the young people’s trust and confidence.
- To assist with delivery and development of The North West’s full snowsports focused journey of youth programmes which take place at Chill Factore.
- Build a good relationship with the North West Programme Manager to help provide support and guidance to young people.
- Support with the management of (currently) 3 x North West apprentices on their 1-year Snow Camp Apprenticeship programme. particularly helping to manage their wellbeing and signpost to other services where needed.
- Ensuring the apprentices have clear personal development plans and objectives.
- Provide effective and inspiring leadership to apprentices and young people.
- Providing weekly 1to1 support sessions for each apprentice.
- Having an understanding and an involvement in the development of their weekly working rotas.
- Supporting with NVQ work & assisting with any challenges that may be faced.
- Ensuring apprentices are involved and supported working on all Snow Camp programmes as the North West staff team.
- Complete Personal Development Plans and Wellbeing Assessments as required with apprentices.
- Attend regular meetings with the other regional Wellbeing Managers to provide a consistent approach and building resources focused on improving young people’s wellbeing.
- Outside of programme days, provide one-to-one mentoring sessions to young people, in-person or remotely, focusing on their well-being and offering support so they can cope with the Snow Camp programme and improve their general wellbeing.
- Be a key team member on the overseas residential for the Excel programme during the Easter holidays. *Valid passport for travel in Europe & Andorra required.
- Use our UPSHOT online database system to keep records and ensure all monitoring and evaluation is carried out.
- Attend external training as required (e.g. Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness tutor training courses).
- Ensure that all activities and provision you deliver is done safely and in line with organisational policies.
- Support the Programme Manager to ensure all programmes run smoothly and effectively by supporting the delivery of each programme – managing venue instructors, guest speakers, apprentices, youth staff, sessional staff and volunteers as required.
- Support the Programme Manager with recruiting young people for each programme through visits to youth projects, promotion through email to all relevant youth programmes and services and presenting at key stakeholder meetings on youth service provision. Finding new young people in the North West area to support by Snow-Camp will be key.
- Support the Programme Manager with programme administration including finances, SLAs, attendance records, risk assessments, bookings and young people’s records on Upshot.
- Support with management and delivery of trips and overseas residential’s (Snow-Camp Excel, Apprenticeship & Youth Forum Residential’s) as part of Snow-Camp programmes. Including support with all the necessary risk assessments.
- Additional tasks may vary depending on different opportunities throughout the year.
Personal Specification
- A passion and desire to support young peoples wellbeing.
- To provide a nurturing safe space.
- An ability to create engaging and meaningful workshops and resources for young people.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good rapport with young people.
- Self-motivated, innovative, committed and can work independently as well as part of a team.
- To be able to work flexibly based on the programme dates and young people’s schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and providing equal opportunities for young people.
- The ability to enthuse others, to encourage, build confidence and enable others to fulfil their potential. Good interpersonal skills are essential and excellent communication, listening and presentation skills will also be key.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, across flexible hours and weekends as required.
- Well-developed listening and communication skills.
- Strong IT Skills.
Essential Criteria
- A passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health.
- At least 2 years’ experience working with young people on a one to one basis.
- Youth Work or wellbeing qualifications.
- At least 2 years’ experience of delivering group workshops and training to young people.
- The ability to ski or snowboard (or willing to learn).
- Sound knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable Criteria
- Counselling qualification.
- Ski Instructor qualifications
- Driving license.
Management and support
The North West Wellbeing Manager & Programme Support will report to the North West Programme Manager & Head of Snowsports Morv Bett who will provide support and guidance.
The Trustee board will determine the overall direction of Snow Camp and will set the overall priorities in consultation with the Director and Senior Team.
Policy Statement
Snow Camp aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Conditions of Service
The North West Wellbeing Manager and Programme Support must be prepared to work regular evenings, weekends and with occasional weeks away. Snow Camp operates flextime system. Work patterns will change depending on time of year and programme being delivered.
Snow Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references regarding their suitability to work with young people.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Snow Camp and how you meet the requirements of the job above.
Please contact Morv Bett if you would like an informal chat about the role. We are currently away on our annual youth residential and will be returning on Wednesday the 17th of April where we will be in touch with you as soon as possible on our return.
Closing Date: Friday the 3rd of May 2024 – Early Applications are encouraged.
Interviews: DATE TBC Chill Factore, 7 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M41 7JA.
Hours: 30 hours a week (4 days) includes some evenings & weekends
Location: Programmes delivered at Chill Factore, Manchester. Office based in Crewe and some travel around North West to visit youth projects is required. This is a hybrid post with work from home opportunities each week.
Salary: £27,500 pro-rata based on full time equivalent (this includes a 10% bonus paid annually in July each year)
Since 2003, we have been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons & raise aspirations for young people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Chief Officer who will be responsible for the day to day running of the charity as well as working with the Trustees to take the organisation forwards. The successful candidate will have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, will have skills in finance, management and IT, and will enjoy working in a busy environment where there are changing demands and priorities throughout the day.
At Oak Tree Farm we are committed to providing a high quality, supportive environment where adults with learning disabilities, our Team Members, are the centre of everything we do. The farm has livestock, growing fields, greenhouses, polytunnels and a tearoom as well as craft rooms, a cottage garden, pottery and shop. Our Team Members are involved in every aspect of life on the farm and the farm is firmly embedded in the local community with Team Members providing gardening services to local people as well as volunteering on the Sandon Estate.
Oak Tree Farm provides a unique rural working environment where people with learning disabilities gain the skills, independence and confidence to take
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Sport Team. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Opportunities Programme as Sports Manager. In this role, you will play a vital role in overseeing our in-house and community-based Sport Project. Your aim: To help make physical activity accessible to those experiencing homelessness.
About the role:
As the Sports Manager, you will be responsible for The Sport Project. You will be overseeing the day to day running of the project and management of the team including Sports Coordinators, freelancers, volunteers, and peers. You will be leading on expanding the reach of the project, forming partnerships with like-minded organisation and charities and advocating for the importance of physical activity within the homeless sector.
In your role, you will also manage relationships for grant givers and funders, including being responsible for budgets, reporting and reconciliations. Additionally you will support the team in the wider role out of the project across the homelessness community, at time this may involve helping to deliver a proportion of physical activity and helping to engage wider groups of participants and staff.
The approach taken with clients will be psychologically informed, incorporating an understanding of complex trauma and addiction. The outcomes for your role, include developing positive and sustained relationships with external partners and helping to make physical activity accessible.
About you:
- Experience managing staff or volunteers and freelancers.
- Experience and knowledge of managing projects or partnerships.
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and in different settings.
- Your toolkit includes practical expertise in group dynamics and co-production, or you have the enthusiasm and aptitude to develop these skills.
- Experience of working or supporting vulnerable people, rough sleepers or people with mental health, physical health or substance use support needs.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged/complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering .service objectives across work specialisms.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.