Careers/Current Vacancies

Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week; Permanent

£24,375.00 per annum

Job Reference – 802LAKE

Annual CPD allowance – Shores of Lake Windermere – Subsidised accommodation available

Join our team in delivering inspiring outdoor learning programmes.

We are looking for an experienced outdoor educator with a range of National Governing Body (NGB) assessed awards. If you have at least 3 years’ experience with a minimum of two NGB qualifications held for 2 years or longer, with the potential to progress further, we welcome hearing from you. We would particularly welcome qualified dinghy sailors. In support of the management team, we require a high-quality outdoor practitioner who can assist with the coaching and assessing of a range of activities at Lakeside, which require training and evaluation via internal signing off processes.

We will provide the opportunities and experience to continue your professional development, with individual personal progression plans, a specific experienced mentor, along with funded training and assessment opportunities to further enhance qualifications. You will join a like-minded and adventurous team who play an important role in changing young people’s lives, be a part of creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children and young people of all levels of ability and backgrounds to fulfil their potential through enjoyable and safe outdoor education programmes.

The role.

• Providing inspirational, safe, high-quality instruction and outdoor learning
• Course directing schools’ programmes
• Joining the Duty Team to ensure safe and secure residential stays
• Take an increasing lead on assisting with training and assessing of instructor colleagues
• Doing all the many other small jobs which make our outdoor education courses so successful

This job is for you if…

• You are passionate about creating great experiences for children and young people in the outdoors
• You are friendly and hardworking
• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can also work unsupervised using your own initiative
• You can show a commitment to gaining further awards as listed above
• You have at least 3 years’ experience of working in the Outdoor Education sector
• You are able to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends (by arrangement)
• You are able to start on 24^th Feb 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.

Job Reference – 802LAKE

Closing date for the role is Monday 2^nd December 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – 802LAKE

Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – Recruitment@fyldecoastymca.org

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Part-Time – 35 hours per week; Fixed-Term – 3 months

£22,425 per annum

Job Reference – 803LAKE

Please Note: This vacancy is based in Newby Bridge, Cumbria

What does the Site Support Worker role entail:

Your day will consist of …

• Maintaining grounds by mowing lawns, clearing leaves, pressure washing hard surfaced walkways & roads and gritting as necessary
• Inspecting, fixing and maintaining equipment and machinery as agreed with your supervisor
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks
• Conducting preventative maintenance and advising on replacement of equipment when required
• Painting and decorating or conducting basic repairs to fittings as required
• Where required working with the housekeeper ensuring all rooms are ready for use by customers
• To have a flexible approach and be willing to carry out further functions and roles as required by the management team
• Manage and undertake planned and reactive site duties to support all Estate maintenance needs operating within our health and safety policy and procedures
• Support colleagues to undertake specific projects or tasks as required

This job is for you, if you have…       

• A flexible approach and be willing to carry out a variety of tasks.
• Some previous maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Great attention to detail and value excellent customer service.
• Team working skills and can work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work some unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.

Closing date for the role is Monday 25th November 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – 803LAKE

Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – Recruitment@fyldecoastymca.org

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

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Job Reference – BANK12LAKE

As & When required

£10.92 per hour

As a Housekeeper what does the role entail:

Your day will consist of …

• Work as part of the house team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper/Operations Services Manager
• Carry out general cleaning duties, preparation and changeover of client accommodation
• Clean facilities, public areas and meeting rooms as required, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout
• Report any damage to soft furnishings, paint work etc. to Maintenance/Operations Services Manager
• Assist in cleaning and preparation of staff accommodation
• Report any equipment replacement requirement i.e. light bulbs etc. to Maintenance Team
• To assist with general maintenance of public and staff areas, with regard to soft furnishings etc.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements of the job and the Centre as indicated by the Centre Policies and Procedures. Read and accept all risk assessments of equipment

This job is for you, if…

• You have previous cleaning experience in a domestic or workplace setting.
• You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above – or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
• You have good communication skills both written and verbal.
• You have great attention to detail and take pride in delivering a quality cleaning service.
• You are a confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To the successful candidate we offer:
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Job Share will also be considered.
• Essential training courses provided relating to job role

For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – Bank12LAKE

Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – Recruitment@fyldecoastymca.org
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

Job Information Pack – Housekeeper

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form

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