Outdoor Learning Leader: Transforming Youth Through Adventure

Hampshire County Council; Fareham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Outdoor Learning Specialist to help vulnerable children and young people build confidence and resilience through outdoor learning. You will design and deliver engaging experiences that support wellbeing, personal development and positive outcomes, creating meaningful opportunities for young people to thrive beyond the classroom.

Working as part of our Outdoor Participation team, you'll deliver therapeutic and adventurous outdoor learning programmes across

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people, including those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or have additional needs.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating bespoke outdoor learning programmes and leading outdoor adventurous activities safely and effectively.
• Strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, child protection and health and safety when working with children and young people outdoors.
• A caring, patient and person-centred approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships, inspire young people and respond positively to individual needs.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people and a strong belief in the value of outdoor learning, alongside resilience and adaptability to support those facing complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality outdoor learning programmes for children and young people with diverse needs.
• Lead engaging outdoor education sessions, including one-to-one support, small group programmes and adventurous activities.
• Support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to build confidence, resilience, wellbeing and engagement.
• Enable young people to achieve recognised awards, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and John Muir Award.
• Maintain safe, inclusive and effective practice through robust planning, risk management, safeguarding and record-keeping.

Skills

Outdoor education

Child protection

Risk management

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Outdoor Learning Specialist to help vulnerable children and young people build confidence and resilience through outdoor learning. You will design and deliver engaging experiences that support wellbeing, personal development and positive outcomes, creating meaningful opportunities for young people to thrive beyond the classroom.

Working as part of our Outdoor Participation team, you'll deliver therapeutic and adventurous outdoor learning programmes across