Activity Leaders (week days and/or Saturdays)

Allsortsglos; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking an Activity Leader to deliver engaging family activities primarily at their Stroud location. The role involves facilitating participation for children with diverse needs and ensuring sessions are safe and enjoyable. Ideal candidates will have a warm demeanor, experience with children, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while promoting inclusion and play for all children.

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusive play and child development.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse families.
• Understanding of safety and inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging family activities in a supportive team.
• Facilitate inclusion for children with various needs.
• Create positive experiences for all participants.
• Champion safety and adherence to policies.
• Listen to feedback to improve activities.
• Support volunteers and ensure session quality.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of activities.

Skills

Warm and energetic personality

Experience with children with special needs

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Are you passionate about creating fun, accessible spaces where disabled children and their families can thrive?

We’re looking for a warm, energetic and adaptable person to deliver our stay and play sessions and support with other family activities. At Allsorts, no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team helping families build confidence, and connections. This is your chance to make a real impact – and have a lot of fun along the way!

Job Title: Activity Leader (Weekdays and/or Saturdays)

Location: This role is largely based at Allsorts Activity Hub in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with occasional work needed at other locations in Gloucestershire.

Pay: £13.21 per hour

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging family activities as part of a dynamic team, including the Head of Families, Families Coordinator, Families Activity Leader and volunteers.
• Facilitate participation and inclusion for children and families with a wide range of needs, including non-speaking children and those with behaviours that challenge.
• Create positive high-quality experiences for children, young people and their parent/carers at every session.
• Champion safety and inclusion by implementing Allsorts’ policies and procedures and ensuring all activities are safe, legal and welcoming.
• Listen to, and act on member feedback to help shape activities that meet families’ needs and expectations.
• Work collaboratively within the team to foster a warm, supportive and inclusive environment for all members.
• Support and guide volunteers to ensure sessions run safely and smoothly.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, recording feedback and outcomes to help improve future activities.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies where training and guidance have been provided.
• Take responsibility for practical duties, including secure locking up of venues after sessions.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as required, working closely with the Head of Families to support the success of the Allsorts’ family programme.