Songs & Smiles Group Leader

nova-wd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Castleford is seeking a part-time session leader for their Songs & Smiles programme. This role involves delivering hour-long music sessions for young children and older adults, fostering connection and reducing isolation. Ideal candidates will be warm, reliable, and enjoy working with diverse generations. The position is flexible, allowing you to integrate it into your existing commitments while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage a roomful of people and bring fun and energy.
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse age groups.
• Commitment to weekly sessions during term time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intergenerational music groups for children and older adults.
• Reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing in participants.

Skills

Warm and compassionate

Engaging with different generations

Reliability

Understanding of the needs of parents and older adults

Job description

Are you interested in part-time work that: Spreads happiness, connects communities, is filled with music, fun and friendship?

The Together Project are looking for a session leader to join our life-changing Songs & Smiles programme. You’ll deliver intergenerational music groups for 0-4 year olds, their parents/guardians and older adults.

Held in care homes and supported living schemes, the hour-long weekly sessions reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

This role is perfect if you:

• Are warm, compassionate and fun.
• Enjoy mixing with different generations.
• Love music, movement and good times.
• Want a hassle-free, rewarding way to earn without investing your own money.
• Want part-time work (1 session per day, 2-5 days per week during term time) that slots into your other commitments.

The Together Project are looking for people who…

• Can confidently engage a roomful of people and will bring fun and energy (you don’t need to be a pro-level singer).
• Will derive job satisfaction from making a difference to people’s lives.
• Are reliable, trustworthy and can commit to weekly term-term sessions.
• Are sensitive to the needs of parents, young children and older adults and understanding of the challenges they may be facing.

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How to apply

Apply through The Together Project's website.

Registered charity no: 1143640 | Company no: 07183132

Registered office: Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield WF1 3LQ