Coordinator: Adult Groups

Contract type Part time / Permanent

Closing date 29 Oct 2026 03:00 PM

Outdoor Learning Coordinator:
Adult Groups at Susan’s Farm

Part-time, 23.5hours per week (current working patternisTuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Some flexibility over hours is possible. Permanent, with six months' probation period

About Susan's Farm

Susan’s Farm is a small educational charity running day services for adults, young people and children through an organic livestock farm near Carlisle, Cumbria. Our vision is that people’s lives are transformed by working together in purposeful outdoor activity so they can reach their full potential. We run educational visits for schools, an alternative provision service for young people who struggle with secondary school, andgroupsessions for adults.

Our livestock consists of a small herd of Longhorn cattle, a flock of sheep, chickens, and two farm cats. We are certified organic to Soil Association standards, and sell our own organic beef and lamb, and organic produce from other local suppliers direct to customers.

Purpose of Role

Wearelookingforan Outdoor Learning Coordinatortojointheteam ,todeliverourdayservice to adults who have learning disabilities / difficulties, mental health problems, addiction issues or who are neurodiverse. We currently offer group sessionsthreedays a week, with some people attending twice a week.

Full day sessions run from 9am-3pmand include a shared lunch. Our service is open-ended, several people have attended for over a decade and others have returned after a break. Some service users attend with a support worker. Activities include:helping with farming tasks and interacting with animals;walks and time outdoors exploring different habitats;arts,craftsandcooking. Most service users pay for sessions, and grant funding covers additional costs.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment at Susan's Farm

Susan’s Farm believes that all children andadultsat risk deserve to live, study and work in an environment that promotes their health, well-being and development and is free from abuse, maltreatment, and exploitation. Susan’s Farm is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children and adults who attend our services. To do this Susan’s Farm will ensure that all staff members are suitable for a position for working with children and adults  safeguarding policies and safer recruitment policy are available here .

Thisroleisexemptfromthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974(asamendedin).Applicants are required to disclose criminal convictions. Confirmation of appointment is subject toan enhanced with barred list check with the DBS(Disclosure and Barring Service) which will be arranged and paid for by Susan’s Farm.

Right to work

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. A statutory right-to-work check will be conducted prior to employment.

• Create and deliver a programme of farming and nature-based activities appropriate to service users' abilities and interests, across both our sites.
• Build relationships with, and understand the individual goals, preferences and needs of service users.
• Ensure all service users are engaged and involved in activities.
• Listen to, and proactively engage in conversation with service users, including at lunchtimes.
• Collect feedback from service users to inform the development of the service, and for use in funding applications. Take appropriate photographs of activities.
• Coverotherteam members' sessions when required.
• Prepare equipment and spaces as required for sessions.

Safeguarding and health & safety

• Report all safeguarding issues in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure individual risk assessments for service usersare up-to-date and implemented.
• Fo…