The Staff Team consists of the Head of Activenture, Residential Coordinator and Housekeeper, Registered Nurse, Activity Organiser and Group Leaders. This team is responsible for the management of between 20-40 guests (ages 8-18) with physical or non physical impairments and between 20-40 helpers (ages 13+). In addition waking night staff attend on a nightly basis.

Responsibilities:

The whole of the staff team is resident at the centre throughout the Activenture stay. You will help to supervise a group of between 5-7 guests and 5-7 helpers. This will include the daily briefings and continual support of the guests in conjunction with the resident nurse. This will include their intimate/personal hygiene and general day-to-day needs. You will also be expected to encourage the full participation of your group’s guests and the helpers in all the activities. You will further be expected to contribute to the daily reporting and monitoring system that ensures the safety of the Activenture programme.

You may like to consider the idea of being an Activities Organiser (Hindleap Warren site only) when you have had some experience as a group leader. For this role you would work with all groups and plan activities such as competitions, craft sessions, treasure trails, karaoke, and much more. Contact our office if this interests you!

Training:

You will be expected to attend an induction training day where you will be introduced to the essential equipment you may be required to use during the Activenture your stay. This is an occasion when you will be able to meet others also involved on the programme and possibly meet with the Residential Coordinator. Download an Induction Training Application Form or go to the Induction Training page to find out more.

Qualifications:

• You must be aged 18+

• Preferably with experience of working with young people.

• A caring attitude and a willingness to help others.

• A “Get on with the Job” approach.

• A strong a sense of humour.

• Able to physically support others.

All volunteers are required to have an Activenture enhanced CRB check, provide two character references before attending their first Activenture. We will organise this when it is necessary.

We ask all volunteers to consider making a suggested voluntary donation of £25 per stay attended. This is optional and does not affect your chances of volunteering for Activenture, but does help towards our fundraising.

For further information contact Les Pond on Tel 01342 828218 Email: les@hindleap.com