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Current Job Opportunities:

We are currently looking to recruit for the role of Bramble Patch Assistant.

In this job role you will be assisting with all things Bramble Patch including; weekend parties, holiday clubs and family events and school trips.

The Bramble Patch key values are:

· To inspire creativity, imagination and free play – in an environment where children can be children, surrounded by nature and with the freedom of no walls.

· To build confidence and self-esteem.

· To build resilience, especially when faced with adverse weather.

· To encourage independence, perseverance and personal growth.

The need to know:

All applicants must be over 18 years of age
0-hour contract and hired on a self-employed basis. Due to the nature of the work, hours are varied, so would suit someone with lots of flexibility.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Some after school and term time work available too.
Must have an interest in working with children / forest school.
Must share the Bramble Patches key values with their approach to working with children.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you please fill in the application form - located at the bottom of this page. Once completed please email to info@the-bramble-patch.co.uk Successful applicants will be contacted for interview. All applicants must provide 2 references and will need to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check.

Applications close 1st March

The Bramble Patch safer recruitment policy:

At The Bramble Patch we understand the importance of hiring the right person for the job and their suitability is of the utmost importance.

We are committed to providing the best possible care to our children, and to safeguard and promote welfare of young children. The Bramble Patch is also committed to providing a supportive working environment for all its members of staff. The Bramble Patch recognises that, to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staffs who share this commitment. The Bramble Patch will follow a strict safeguarding procedure to protect all children and young people in our care and expects all staff and volunteers, students and agency staff to share this commitment.

Recruitment process:

To begin the recruitment process all applicants will have to complete an application form which will ask for information on previous employment, qualifications and references.

Once the application form has been completed any successful applicants will be invited to interview via email.

At the interview applicants will be asked to bring 2 forms of ID in order to complete DBS checks.

Where an applicant claims to have changed his/her name by deed poll, the correct documentation will be requested.

Where possible, references will be checked before the interviewing stage.

During the interview, detailed enquires will be made regarding any gaps in their employment and reason for leaving employment.

Induction:

All staff will be required to complete The Bramble Patch induction.

The induction includes:

· Training on safe-guarding and policies and procedures

· Training which must be completed via the Lincolnshire Safeguarding portal.

· A handbook on staff expectations and structures to the day.

Enhanced DBS checks:

All staff must complete an enhanced DBS check in accordance with the recommendations of the DFEs in “safeguarding children; safer recruitment and selection in education settings”

Adventures await ...

Current Job Opportunities:

The Bramble Patch safer recruitment policy:

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