Trainee Creative Play Facilitator: Family Tent Project

Rosehill; Workington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rosehill is recruiting two Trainee Creative Play Facilitators to launch the Workington Tent Project in partnership with The Carnegie. You will join the Creative Families team, buddy with experienced practitioners, and work across Whitehaven and Workington before settling as resident facilitators in Workington.

The role emphasizes playful, family-led activities with a DBS check required. The positions offer weekly hours during term times, with potential for additional work and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Willingness to experiment and build reflection into work.
• Ability to hold space for and listen to participants with warmth and understanding.
• Some kind of artistic/creative practice; professional experience not required.
• Strong imagination and constructive attitude.
• Interest in working with diverse families and with children under 5 or SEND families.
• Willingness to learn new creative approaches and adapt to group needs.
• Energetic, approachable and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop the Workington Tent Project as part of Rosehill's Creative Families team.
• Spend time in Whitehaven and Workington; buddy with experienced practitioners and develop ideas.
• Join as resident practitioners in Workington after initial period; observe and support family engagement.
• Ensure sessions are open-ended, invitational and family-led; provide resources and a soothing presence.
• Engage with DBS checks and discuss accessibility and caregiving considerations with applicants.

Skills

Experiment

Reflection

Empathy

Creativity

Imagination

Diversity awareness

Childwork interest

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Job description

Rosehill is recruiting two Trainee Creative Play Facilitators to launch the Workington Tent Project in partnership with The Carnegie. You will join the Creative Families team, buddy with experienced practitioners, and work across Whitehaven and Workington before settling as resident facilitators in Workington.

The role emphasizes playful, family-led activities with a DBS check required. The positions offer weekly hours during term times, with potential for additional work and a supportive,