About the role
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our amazing charity as one of our Pool Supervisors.
The successful candidates will be working as part of team to supervise all swimming activities for both internal and external users of the pool, ensuring the highest of safety standards are met. You will be required to provide swimming lessons to some of our young people along with organised swimming activities.
You will also assist with routine maintenance checks for both our onsite 25 metre pool and hydrotherapy pool.
About you
NPLQ qualified, you will have experience of working with young people with a range of disabilities and complex needs. You will have experience of managing the safety requirements of a pool environment.
Working pattern
The hours of work are 27.5 hours per week with a half hour unpaid lunch worked over a 2-week rolling rota, 42 weeks of the year with some college holiday cover and alternative weekend cover. Please see application pack for full details.
How we say “thank you”
1. Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays
2. Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
3. Paid medical appointments
4. Comprehensive training and development
5. Enhanced maternity pay
6. Enhanced paternity leave
7. Onsite café
8. Access to discounted shopping
9. On-site free parking
10. 24-hour employee assistance programme
11. “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
12. Free flu vaccinations
13. Cycle to Work Scheme
14. Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
About our application process
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.
Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the recruiting manager for a brief initial conversation to check suitability for the role.
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence the right to work in the UK.
Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
Please note this role does not meet the requirements for UK sponsorship