About the Centre
The centre is ideally situated to the North East of London where
the suburbs become greenbelt countryside. The 370 bus stops right
outside the main gate. The M25 is a mere 5 minutes’ drive away
(junction 29) and the Dartford crossing 15 minutes’ drive.
Since 1996 Stubbers has been an independent centre set up as a not
for profit company with charity status.
The centre covers 130 acres of green belt land and has been
landscaped specifically for the purpose of outdoor pursuits. We are
able to deliver a full multi activity programme
without needing to go off site. We have a residential building
that accommodates 48 clients. In the summer up to 230 adventurers
can be accommodated in camping villages.
Activity areas
The activity facilities at the centre include two 22-acre lakes for
sailing and motor sports with a smaller lake for paddle sport
training. Water based activities include Jet ski driving, Sailing,
Stand up paddle boarding and Bell Boats. Towers activities include
two outdoor climbing walls and a variety of roped activities. Land
based activities include All Terrain Boarding and Laser Tag and
finally our Motor sports activities include 4x4 dual control Land
Rover Discovery's and Quad biking.
Groups
Schools and Youth organisations comprise the main body of our
adventurers and in the holidays there are activity camps, which are
very popular with the local children. We provide programmes
for special need groups including children with behavioural
difficulties. The centre also provides outdoor development
programmes and fun events for adults and companies too.
Opportunities
Further to the training provided staff are welcome to take up
spare places on National Governing Body courses that take
place at the centre.
There will also be opportunities for working with challenging
young people, special needs groups, adult groups and on team
building programmes.
Working days are dictated by the roster. You can expect to work
Tuesday to Friday every week, with Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays
being rostered. The normal working day is 0830 to 1700 except when
on evening duty. There are opportunities for additional paid
overtime too.
Unlike most activity centres the Rota is published for the year
so you will have a good idea of your working days well in
advance.
Holiday
Holiday is granted at the statutory rate. Although it is unlikely
that Seasonal staff can take long periods of leave during the
months of June, July and August it may be possible to take
occasional holidays to coincide with days off.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available on site; rent covers all costs other
than food. Staff provide their own bedding. Accommodation may
be mixed sex. All buildings including staff accommodation are
non-smoking. Pets are not permitted.