Allsorts Activity Leaders

Allsorts Gloucestershire; Stroud; On-site; GBP 18,198; Part time

Job summary

A local charity for families in Stroud is seeking an Activity Leader to deliver fun and inclusive family sessions. This role involves working with children and families of diverse needs, ensuring safety and participation. You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to fostering connections and confidence among families. If you're energetic and adaptable, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while having fun. Pay is £13.21 per hour, with roles available on weekdays and/or Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating inclusive and supportive environments for children and families.
• Experience in delivering engaging activities for children with diverse needs.
• Ability to work within a team and support volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family activities as part of a dynamic team.
• Facilitate participation for children with a wide range of needs.
• Create positive experiences for children and families.
• Ensure safety and inclusion in all activities.
• Listen to member feedback to shape future activities.
• Guide volunteers to ensure smooth session operations.

Skills

Energetic

Adaptable

Collaboration

Communication

Behaviour management

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.

If you would like to apply for this role, please download the Job Description and then click on the link to fill in our application form