Youth Facilitator

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Young People & Self-Directed Learning
 Build positive, trusting and respectful relationships with children and young people.
 Support young people to explore their own interests, ideas and learning goals.
 Listen carefully and respond appropriately to individual needs, preferences and
communication styles.
 Facilitate learning requests through approaches such as questioning, listening,
demonstrating, assisting, brainstorming, researching or connecting young people with
appropriate resources.
 OƯer and facilitate workshops, projects or one-to-one learning opportunities where
appropriate and where there is genuine interest.
 Encourage young people to develop independence, confidence, self-awareness,
respect and responsibility.
 Share relevant skills, knowledge and interests with young people and other members of the community.
 Support young people in navigating relationships, challenges and disagreements using compassionate communication and restorative approaches.
 Help create an environment where play, exploration, creativity, curiosity and
appropriate risk-taking can flourish.

Community & Team Responsibilities
 Work collaboratively and respectfully with other facilitators.
 Participate in regular team check-ins, planning and reflective practice.
 Follow through on agreed responsibilities and contribute reliably to the smooth running of the community.
 Contribute ideas, skills and initiative to the ongoing development of Wild Earth.
 Support community games, activities, projects and events.
 Assist with practical aspects of community life, including cooking, cleaning, gardening, maintenance, preparation, organisation and office tasks as required.
 Share knowledge and skills with other facilitators, young people, parents and
community members where appropriate.
 Develop a strong understanding of Wild Earth’s values, policies, procedures and ways of working.

Safeguarding, Safety & Wellbeing
 Maintain awareness of the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at all
times.
 Actively supervise and monitor the environment while allowing young people
appropriate freedom, independence and exploration.
 Maintain awareness of where other facilitators are and work together to ensure
appropriate coverage of the site.
 Help maintain the day-to-day safety and security of the Wild Earth site.
 Ensure that parents, visitors and contractors understand and follow relevant
safeguarding and site procedures.
 Administer minor first aid within the scope of your training and record and report
incidents in accordance with Wild Earth policies and procedures.
 Follow Wild Earth safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant policies and
procedures.
 Develop an understanding of, and work within, Wild Earth’s legal, regulatory and
safeguarding responsibilities.
 Raise concerns promptly and appropriately where the safety or wellbeing of a child,
young person or community member may be at risk.

Community Partnership
Wild Earth is built on relationships between young people, facilitators, families and the wider community.

Facilitators are expected to:
 Develop and maintain professional, positive and supportive relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and other community members.
 Communicate clearly, compassionately and respectfully.
 Respond appropriately to enquiries and communications, directing matters to the
relevant person when necessary.
 Represent Wild Earth positively and professionally when acting in a community or
professional capacity.
 Respect confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
 Contribute to a culture of care, trust, inclusion and mutual respect.

Personal Development & Professional Practice
Facilitators are expected to take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development with appropriate time provided within their working hours to support this.
This may include:
 Relevant training and courses.
 Reading and research.
 Reflective practice.
 Developing practical or creative skills.
 Learning about self-directed education, child development, nature connection,
restorative practice or other areas relevant to the role.
 Regularly reflecting on personal practice and seeking feedback.
Facilitators should model the same curiosity, compassion, and willingness to learn that we hope to cultivate in young people.