Young Rangers Outdoor Youth Worker

**Job description**

Young Rangers Outdoor Youth Worker

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our Young Ranger support team at Little Gate Farm.

The role is for during the school holiday period and some Sundays, you will be based with our Young Rangers project, delivering quality respite in our exciting child led holiday program for children and young people with a variety of additional educational needs. You will be supporting the day and helping to facilitate activities which are predominantly outdoor based, comprising of a blend of woodland and nature activities, team games, natural art and animal care. Fulfilling the aim to support the Young Rangers to grow in confidence, develop friendships, independence, and positivity by giving them freedom, time and space to develop.

Main duties
- To support a fun, safe and imaginative day for all the Young Rangers.
- To support the Young Rangers to grow in confidence, develop friendships. independence, and positivity by giving them freedom, time and space to develop.
- To work with Young Ranger Leader team to ensure that the Young Ranger program remains fresh, innovative and fun.
- To provide a quality respite service.
- To confidently handle animals and use them as a wellbeing tool.
- To be fully inclusive and be able to adapt to support every child.
- Creating a positive environment, where achievements are celebrated, and mistakes are learnt from.
- Demonstrate commitment to Little Gate Farm’s values and vision.
- To ensure we fully utilise the natural surroundings, ensuring we plan outdoor based activities and using natural resources were ever possible.
- To follow the Forest School ethos of child led activities.
- To encourage and motivate the children and young people to try new activities and learn new skills.
- Aid the children and young people in developing a love and understanding of nature and an interest in their surroundings.

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Working hours: Prearranged weekdays throughout school holiday period and up to two Sundays a month throughout the year. Usual working day 9.30am - 3.30pm (approx.), you may be asked occasionally to work outside of these hours, with agreement

Location: Little Gate Farm, Horseshoe Lane, Beckley, East Sussex TN34 2EJ

**Job Type**: Bank Staff, Casual Agreement

Application deadline: 21st May 2023

**Job Types**: Permanent, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rye: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 21/05/2023
Reference ID: YR Worker May 23
Expected start date: 03/07/2023