Songs & Smiles Group Leader

The Together Project; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking part-time session leaders for their Songs & Smiles program in Manchester. This role involves delivering joyful music sessions that connect generations, enhancing the lives of participants aged 0-4 and older adults. Ideal candidates are warm, compassionate, and reliable, capable of engaging audiences, and providing a fun atmosphere. You will receive full training, support, and a freelance rate of £37.50 per session, making this a rewarding and flexible opportunity.

Benefits

Full training provided

Ongoing support from the team

All session materials supplied

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Warm, compassionate and fun.
• Reliable and trustworthy; can commit to weekly sessions.
• Sensitive to the needs of young children and older adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intergenerational music groups for 0-4 year olds and older adults.
• Create a fun, uplifting atmosphere that encourages participation.
• Engage and bring energy to sessions to enhance personal development.

Skills

Warmth

Compassion

Reliability

Fun Engagement

Job description

Change lives through music, fun and friendship

Are you interested in part-time work that:

Spreads happiness

Connects communities

Is filled with music, fun and friendship?

We are looking for more session leaders 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.

Parents / guardians agreed / strongly agreed that “Songs & Smiles brightens my week"

• Yes - 91%
• No - 9%
• Yes - 91%
• No - 9%

Care home residents

Care home residents agreed / strongly agreed that “Songs & Smiles gives me something to look forward to”

• Yes - 93%
• No - 7%
• Yes - 93%
• No - 7%

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.

Sounds like you?

Songs & Smiles aims to be the most uplifting hour of the week! The expert-designed sessions combine music, movement and singing with the chance to make new friends in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Each session follows a set format, using a combination of nursery rhymes, old favourites and popular hits from across the decades, accompanied by percussion instruments, coloured scarves and the ever-popular bubble machine. The result is a fun, uplifting atmosphere that encourages participation, nurtures personal development and boosts confidence for each age group.

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.

What you can expect fromus

Full training in how to run the sessions via in-person shadowing, step-by-step video content and a handbook.

Ongoing support from our friendly team throughout your time working with us.

A freelance rate of £37.50 per session, with no costs incurred from your side (other than travel at your own expense).

A full kit supplied, containing everything you need to run your sessions.

We arrange your sessions and take care of all the marketing and bookings (you just concentrate on the fun part - leading the sessions!).

“ I live for Wednesdays when our babies and toddlers come to visit. ”

“ I live for Wednesdays when our babies and toddlers come to visit. ” — Care home resident

Next steps

We are recruiting for Songs & Smiles leaders across West Yorkshire and Manchester in the north, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Richmond, Enfield, Tottenham, Muswell Hill and Notting Hill in London.

However, we will be expanding more widely over the coming months so would love to hear from you wherever you’re based.

Join our team of Songs & Smiles Group Leaders

To apply for the role, please fill out the form below and send us a one-minute video introducing yourself.

Important: Applications without a video will not be considered. We need the video to get a feel for who you are without a lengthy interview process. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to our team!

You can send your video by WhatsApp to 07742 883080 or as a private message to our Facebook page.

We’ll be in touch within five working days with more information and to arrange a chat.

We’re always looking to expand further afield, so please use the same form to send us your details and we’ll get back to you.

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