Third Hand – Sea-Change Sailing Trust
Work alongside Skipper and Mate in the delivery of sail training voyages aboard the engineless sailing barge Blue Mermaid
Key Responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to;
- Supervision and ensuring safety onboard during sailing activities
- Supervising and supporting domestic tasks including food prep carried out by the young people or group leaders
- Assisting in the development and support of the young people onboard both in sailing and pastoral terms
- Assisting the delivery of ship’s routine
- Being a team player, building confidence and trust in the young people and helping them to maximise their potential
Initially this role is a self employed role for the 2027 sailing season with a view to advancement subject to performance.
Requirements/Qualifications
Key skills and experience:
- A knowledge of or empathy with the challenges facing young people, particularly those from areas of financial and social deprivation
- A knowledge of or empathy for young people with special educational needs
- Strong team player with self-starting capabilities able to operate within a small team in a dynamic and demanding environment
- Enthusiasm and can-do approach to working with young people
- DBS check or a willingness to complete one
Desirable skills:
- Barge or large vessel experience useful but not essential
- Youth work or teaching background
How to Apply
The role is open to all applicants irrespective of age, race, faith and gender but in the interests of safeguarding and crew dynamics we are particularly interested in applications from female candidates.
Applicants should contact richard@seachangesailingtrust.org.uk
Sea-Change Sailing Trust
Providing residential opportunities to young people and vulnerable adults by offering an alternative approach to learning in a structured, safe yet challenging environment.