Key Elements of the Role
Placement Length
* 1 to 2 weeks for Year 10 to Year 13 students (Key Stages 4/5).
* Longer placements are available for students in further or higher education.
Goal Of The Placement
* This placement gives you real experience in a workplace. You’ll learn new skills, build confidence, and make decisions that could help with future career choices.
Overview Of The Experience
* While on placement, you’ll work at Dorset Council’s award-winning Country Park,Durlston
* The park is managed to support both nature and people, focusing on conservation, recreation, and tourism.
* You’ll get to experience different roles, including Visitor Services, Visitor Engagement, and Conservation and Park Maintenance.
Student Tasks
Visitor Services
* Information Point: Welcome visitors and give them helpful information.
* Gift Shop: Serve customers, tidy, and restock.
* Car Park System: Learn how to operate the car park system.
* Marketing: Assist with things like data entry and visitor surveys.
* Customer Care: Learn customer care skills and procedures.
Visitor Engagement
* Events: Help plan, prepare, and organize materials for events.
* Nature Education: Assist with school and group session
Conservation and Park Maintenance
* Conservation Tasks: Use hand tools to help with conservation tasks.
* Working with Groups: Assist and work with volunteer groups.
* Flora and Fauna: Learn about local plants and animals.
* Safety Checks: Help with facility inspections and safety checks.
* Site Maintenance: Assist with repairs and maintenance.
* Early/Late Duties: Help with litter picking, unlocking the Visitor Centre, and watering plants.
Additional Responsibilities
* Training and Safety: Complete an interview, induction, and training on health and safety.
* Professionalism: Represent Dorset Council and maintain its good reputation.
* Other Duties: You may be given other reasonable tasks.
Requirements
* Clothing: Wear clothes that might get dirty. T-shirts and badges will be provided. Wear sturdy shoes (no sandals). PPE, waterproofs, and sun protection will be provided, but be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
* Food: Bring a packed lunch and drinks in a bag you can carry around.
* Travel: You’ll need to arrange your own transport to and from the park each day.
* Mobile Phones: You can bring your phone but only use it during breaks for personal time.
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