Adult Supported Placement Co-ordinator
To work with adults with Learning Disabilities in our Supported Placements Service
Salary: £12.25p/h
Hours: 15 hours per week Thursday and Friday
Role
The role is to design and deliver supported placement activity sessions for adults with learning disabilities (18 to 60).
We are looking for an experienced support worker who is comfortable to work outdoors in all weathers but also deliver indoor sessions, you will need to be physically fit as this is a hands-on role leading by example.
Placements give adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to develop social and personal skills, increased self-confidence, assertiveness, making choices, mixing with others, teamwork, learning independent living skills and being safe and ‘street smart'. By working outside and doing physical work placements can also benefit and improve health and fitness, develop mobility and dexterity.
Hours/Days
Thursday/Friday 9am to 5pm with half an hour unpaid lunch. We may sometimes require cover during weekdays/weekends to cover staff holidays so may be able to offer additional hours
Responsibilities and Duties
The role will include delivering activity sessions in cooking, arts and crafts, gardening and a monthly well-being session. During the winter we would replace gardening with a different session which could be designed by existing staff or with any innovative ideas or skills you may have, this will give variety and interest to our placement programme. The post will also involve working with members of the public who are visiting the farm site giving information about the farm and keeping the site safe for all the visitors and service users.
Safeguarding
We take our safeguarding responsibility seriously and candidates will be expected to supply relevant references and be willing to take a DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from any activity relevant to children or vulnerable people.
For an application pack e-mail jobs@heeleyfarm.org.uk Enquiries to: aly@heeleyfarm.org.uk or call Aly on 01142505111 Closing date for applications 5.00pm 7th February 2025.
Adult Supported Placement Bank Staff
To work with Adults with Learning Disabilities in our Adult Supported Placements programme
Salary: £12.15p/h
Hours subject to need
Role
Heeley City Farm are looking for bank to cover staff sickness and holidays. We work with adults from 18 to 65 who come to the farm as part of Adult Supported Placements attending throughout the year except bank holidays and the Christmas holidays.
Working alongside the ASP Coordinators in the ASP (Adult Supported Placements department), the successful candidate or candidates will support in delivering fun, creative, and engaging activities to a range of adults with learning disabilities. Some of the activities will be based outside and often around animals so the successful candidate or candidates will be comfortable being outside in all weathers and with working with people with a range of different abilities and support needs needs. Experience in support work is essential and any of the following areas would be a bonus: gardening, arts and crafts, animal care, woodwork, cooking, sport.
Hours/Days
We deliver placements Monday-Saturday between 9am and 4.30pm.
This role is for a zero-hour casual role.
Responsibilities and Duties
Candidates will work alongside another staff member delivering engaging activities in animal care, gardening, cooking, arts and crafts, woodwork, sport and drumming (depending on what activity cover is needed).
Safeguarding
We take our safeguarding responsibility seriously and candidates will be expected to supply relevant references and be willing to take a DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from any activity relevant to children or vulnerable people.
Outdoor Skills Co-Ordinator
About the Organisation
Heeley City Farm was founded in 1981 following a successful campaign to halt a bypass. The derelict land, earmarked for the road, was transformed to improve the community. The Farm has become a cornerstone in the Heeley community, as well as for many people from further afield. As well as being a place for people and families to visit, the Farm provides opportunities for young people and for people with care needs. Heeley City Farm are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate against candidates because of disability, race, sex or gender identity and welcome applications from all minority groups.
Job Description:
To co-ordinate and deliver volunteer sessions and lessons with learners, aged 13+ in a range of outdoor skills and activities, including site maintenance, horticulture, and conservation, as well as supporting the placement of volunteers of all ages in appropriate placements across the farm. To work with the site maintenance team to manage the farm site, gardens and garden centre and create a welcoming and suitable attraction and site for farm users.
This role will require excellent communication and organisation skills as well as a willingness to work outside in all weathers.
Salary: Band 3 - £12.25p/h
Hours of work: 2 days a week – 15hoursFixed term 12month contract with a review after this period. Responsible to: ELS line manager
Location: Heeley City Farm
Purpose of job:
To plan and deliver a range of different sessions in outdoor skills including horticulture, conservation and site maintenance. To assist with maintaining the site with groups of volunteers. To support volunteer placements at the farm.
Generic tasks:
You will be required to deliver effective sessions around a range of different subjects including site maintenance, horticulture and conservation on our city farm site and garden centre. You will work with a range of learners and volunteers to deliver effective sessions.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications should be received by 31st August 2024 at 12pm. For an application pack please email jobs@heeleyfarm.org.uk. For more information, please email s.wild@heeleyfarm.org.uk or ring 01142505105
Youth/Education Cover and Bank Staff
To work with children and young people in our education programme
Salary: £10.90p/h (moving to £12p/h in May 2024)
Hours subject to need
Background
Heeley City Farm is a community charity based in the heart of Sheffield. We work in the setting of a mini working farm providing education and training to a range of people from all backgrounds and abilities.
Heeley City Farm are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate against candidates because of disability, race, sex or gender identity and welcome applications from all minority groups.
Role
Heeley City Farm are looking for bank or cover staff to cover sickness and holiday. There may be opportunities to provide longer term support to students. We work with children aged 7-18 years during school hours who come to the farm as part of their education.
Working alongside teachers in the ELS (Education, Learning and Skills) department, the successful candidate or candidates will support students in delivering fun, creative, and engaging activities to a range of young people with SEND. Most of the activities will be based outside and often around animals so the successful candidate or candidates will be comfortable being outside in all weathers and with working with young people with a range of different abilities and needs. Experience in any of the following areas would be a bonus: gardening and horticulture, forest schools, arts. animal care, teaching, support work, classroom assistant, working with vulnerable young people.
Hours/Days
We deliver alternative provision Monday-Thursday during term time between 9am and 3pm.
We may sometimes require cover during weekends and school holidays on our youth work sessions.
This role is for a zero-hour casual role.
Responsibilities and Duties
Candidates will work alongside another staff member delivering engaging programmes to young people in activities such as animal care, forest schools, gardening and food growing. They will work alongside teachers to deliver quality educational programmes at the farm, based in our outdoor classrooms, gardens and around animals.
For an application pack e-mail admin@heeleyfarm.org.uk
Enquiries to: s.wild@heeleyfarm.org.uk
Or call Sarah on 01142505105 This is a rolling recruitment until 30/04/2024 so applications will be considered as they are received.
Sessional staff to deliver on school day visits
To deliver educational sessions to groups of school children
Salary: £10.90p/h (moving to £12p/h in May 2024)
Hours subject to need
Background
Heeley City Farm is a community charity based in the heart of Sheffield. We work in the setting of a mini working farm providing education and training to a range of people from all backgrounds and abilities.
Heeley City Farm are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate against candidates because of disability, race, sex or gender identity and welcome applications from all minority groups.
Role
Heeley City Farm are looking for sessional staff to deliver on school day visits for primary and secondary schools. Sessions are based around animal tours and handling, gardening and composting. Full training will be given before any delivery. There may also be some work in developing and delivering new sessions and developing the school visits programme.
We currently deliver sessions to school groups around feeding animals, animal handling and grooming, seed planting, composting and pollination. Although experience in these areas would be a bonus, we can offer training in these sessions. However, enthusiasm and confidence in working with, and managing, groups of children independently will be essential.
Hours/Days
School visits can happen Monday to Friday, with no fixed day or guarantee of hours. We usually deliver a morning block (10-12pm) and/or an afternoon block (1-3pm).
This role is for zero hours, casual role.
Responsibilities and Duties
Candidates will work with groups of 10-20 children delivering pre prepared, planned and resourced sessions, usually outside and in the areas of animals, gardening, horticulture or the environment.
There may be some scope for work to develop the programme and create new sessions and resources, as well as work liaising with schools for the right candidate.
This role would suit someone with experience working in schools or in outdoor education or with an interest or passion in this area.
For an application pack e-mail admin@heeleyfarm.org.uk
Enquiries to: s.wild@heeleyfarm.org.uk
Or call Sarah on 01142505105 This is a rolling recruitment until 30/04/2024 so applications will be considered as they are received.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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