Description Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. Our core service, Harmeny School, comprises: An education service, which includes an outdoor learning team. A care service, with five residential cottages and one day service cottage. Support services, made up of a therapies manager coordinating evidence-informed approaches for children and young people, finance, estates, catering and domestic services, fundraising, IT, HR, learning and development, and admin teams. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Outdoor Learning Facilitator to join the Harmeny Outdoors Team on a permanent, full-time employed basis, to provide a range of high-quality outdoor learning opportunities for children with complex social, emotional and behavioural support needs. This post will involve all types of outdoor activities and learning opportunities, for example canoeing, climbing, bushcraft, outdoor cooking and learning about the environment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential as is basic computer skills to be able to complete paperwork and report writing. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. The pro-rata salary for the post ranges between £30,109 to £31,961 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The post holder will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of remarkable children in Scotland. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. For more information about the role, please contact Andrew Skinner, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938. Key Responsibilities Overall purpose of the job: Responsible to the Service Manager (Day Service and Harmeny Outdoors), providing a range of high-quality outdoor learning, adventurous and environmental activities for children with complex additional support needs, who receive a service at Harmeny on a residential or day basis. Principal Responsibilities: Promote a positive ethos across the organisation consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values. Facilitate a range of outdoor learning, adventurous and environmental activities, alongside the Harmeny Outdoors Team, Care and Education staff. Work in a therapeutic manner to help find solution focused outcomes for children who have experienced early years trauma and can display behaviour that challenges. Actively engage with children in a caring, sensitive and encouraging way, building positive and trusting relationships and maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times. Design, plan and deliver a range of activities, based on the needs of individuals and groups, facilitated individually or as part of a team. Maintain the health and safety of all participants, including self, children and colleagues, in accordance with legislation as well as policies and procedures laid down by Harmeny and our advisers. Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of resources and equipment. Draft reports and complete paperwork related to the children and/or activities, as appropriate. Work in accordance with all Harmeny policies and procedures and adhere to the professional NGB standards as stipulated by AALA. Assist with developmental initiatives, in line with the Harmeny and departmental strategic plans. Represent Harmeny Outdoors at other meetings and groups as required by your manager. Plan and deliver overnight camps, trips and outings when required, both on and off site throughout the year. Participate in learning and development initiatives, including facilitating induction sessions for the benefit of colleagues. Attend supervision, performance review, training and other meetings, as required. Regularly drive / transport children and staff to outdoor learning activities offsite, via fleet vehicles. Maintain any relevant memberships, e.g. of associations related to outdoor activities. Undertake any other duties delegated by the Service Manager (Day Service and Harmeny Outdoors) or a member of the Senior Management Team, consistent with the role. Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Essential: A qualification in outdoor education, youth work, or relevant professional experience gained within one of these disciplines. At least one nationally recognised leadership or coaching qualification and experience that enables you to lead a group in cycling, mountain biking, paddle sports or climbing. Ability to drive fleet vehicles. Knowledge and understanding of children who are looked after and with complex additional support needs, including knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. Experience of designing and facilitating outdoors activities as a delivery platform to support the development and progression of young people, who have complex additional support needs and challenging behaviour arising from personal, social and emotional difficulties. Demonstrable experience of using initiative and creativity to individually plan and lead sessions tailored to the needs of individuals and groups. An understanding of the practice issues of ‘physical intervention’, with the ability to undertake such intervention when, as a last resort, it is required. Excellent communication skills and ability to work flexibly and as part of an energetic and lively team. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in relation to outdoor activities. Knowledge of the requirements of regulatory bodies, including AALA. Awareness of and concern for the natural environment. A full driving licence and the ability to drive fleet vehicles and transport children as required. Desirable: Experience of working with children within a social care setting or experience of working with children who have complex support needs. First Aid at Work qualification. D1 E and Midas Minibus qualification (or equivalent). A qualification to deliver biking, bicycle repair, expeditioning, bushcraft, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, orienteering, or similar. Detailed geographical knowledge of surrounding area around The Lothians and other parts of Scotland. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting. Benefits A competitive pro-rata salary of £30,109 to £31,961 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience 35 days’ (pro rata) holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays Pension scheme Life assurance (three times salary) Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holder will have access to comprehensive training and development. About Harmeny Education Trust Harmeny Education Trust is a charity that provides care and education to remarkable children from all over Scotland who’ve had a challenging start in life. Our therapeutic services enable children to discover the wonders of childhood, and develop the skills and resilience to lead happy and fulfilling lives.