We are recruiting to the following roles:
Music Leader (Alternate Saturdays – Keynsham)
Play Leader (Super Saturday Club – Bath)
Play Leader (SENSations Club – Keynsham)
Deputy Play Leader (SENSations Club – Keynsham)
Adult Club Leader in Keynsham (Club25)
Adult Club Deputy Leader in Keynsham (Club25)
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Deputy Operations Manager
As our charity continues to grow and adapt to changing need, we are now seeking a deputy manager to assist with the management and day to day running of the charity.
Location: Keynsham Mencap office, Keynsham BS31 1HG
Position Type: Part-time. 18 hours per week.
Hours: To be agreed. Flexible working considered. Occasional evening and weekend hours required when visiting our clubs and services.
Organisation Overview: Keynsham & District Mencap is a local charity based in Keynsham, dedicated to providing social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities. We have only the highest aspirations of what can be achieved by someone with a learning disability. Our vision is a future where everyone with a learning disability has the same opportunities as anyone else to participate in their community, meet people and develop friendships.
Job Description: This is a new role at Keynsham Mencap, and you will be working with our Operations Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of our service.
You will assist the Operations Manager with the planning and delivery of all projects, activities and clubs associated with Keynsham & District Mencap Society, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. You will take a lead for the Children’s Services that are operated by the Society. You will be responsible for deputising for the Operations’ Manager across all clubs during the Operations Manager periods of absence.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the role in line with the Society’s mission and objectives.
- Have line management responsibility for four part time permanent junior club staff and supervisory responsibility for all junior club voluntary staff. You will be responsible for effective management and personal development of staff, recognising and supporting learning and development opportunities where required.
- Support club leaders to develop an activity programme per term, and provide on-going support and guidance with activity planning.
- Produce comprehensive risk assessments for activities, trips and days out.
- Manage current membership, including membership forms and payment of fees.
- Maintain records of membership levels, waiting lists and identifying emerging needs.
Recruitment and management of staff and volunteers for all junior clubs, including applications, references and DBS checks. - Work with the OM to develop a training programme for all volunteers.
- Assisting to keep the Society’s website up to date and helping manage our social media content.
- Participate in online training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- 5 years’ experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, including children with learning disabilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Up to date safeguarding training and good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
Remuneration Details:
£14.50 hour. 18 hours per week.
Part time hours
Laptop and phone provided with IT support
Wellbeing support through Employee Welfare Programme
Charity worker discounts
Online training portal
How to Apply:
To apply complete our online application form
Music Leader (Keynsham)
Location: Queens Road Methodist Church, Keynsham BS31 2NN
Position Type: Part-time. 6 hours per week, alternate weeks.
Hours: Core hours alternate Saturdays 10am-1pm. Plus 3 hours flexible for preparation.
Organisation Overview: Keynsham & District Mencap is a local charity based in Keynsham, dedicated to providing social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities. We have only the highest aspirations of what can be achieved by someone with a learning disability. Our vision is a future where everyone with a learning disability has the same opportunities as anyone else to participate in their community, meet people and develop friendships.
Job Description: You will be joining our successful Music Man Project as a music leader. Teaching the musicians a variety of new original songs, written for the project, as well as popular songs. Leading weekly rehearsals and directing the musicians during performances.
You will be working opposite our current music leader, who will provide support and guidance as you settle in to the role and you will be supported by a Deputy and team of volunteers.
Qualifications:
- Experienced musician – ability to read and play music, and to lead a group or choir
- Experience of teaching music
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
Remuneration Details:
£13.50 hour. 6 hours per week. Alternate weeks.
Part time hours
Music and teaching resources
Wellbeing support through Employee Welfare Programme
Charity worker discounts
Online training portal
How to Apply:
To apply complete our online application form
Play Leader at Super Saturday Club (Bath)
Play Leader at SENSations Club (Keynsham)
You must have a big smile that will make every child feel special and loved.
You must be able to laugh convincingly at jokes that you don’t understand and you may not find funny. Having eyes in the back of your head is of the utmost importance.
You will preferably have a little bit of quirkiness. If a child requests that you be superhero, you will be the best superhero you can be.
Being able to decipher your name anyway it is pronounced would be an added bonus.
A high level of multitasking is essential. If something would normally take 5 minutes to achieve, you must be comfortable with it taking 15 minutes or longer.
Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of utmost importance.
A high level of comfort with being asked an excessive amount of questions by children is essential, some of them will be very personal. For example, what are you doing, why are you doing that, can I do that, are you married, (and if not, why not), where you are going (as you walk into the toilet), and what did you do in there (the toilet).
The ability to remember the names and needs of 15+ children, their parents, siblings, grandparents, pets and special soft toys is a key component of this job. This is something that will develop over time.
Be equipped with an unlimited imagination to create fun and engaging activities for easily distracted small people by getting creative with paint, food, paper, water, words, music, glue dots, face paints and all manner of gooey, sticky and colourful play resources.
You must be prepared to have a lot of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of the play group.
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young people and their families.
There is simply no other job quite like this one. Would you like to join us on this amazing adventure?
Saturday Play Leader in Bath
£13.50 ph for 6 hours per week, term time only
Saturday 9:30am-12.30pm, plus paid preparation time
SENSations Play Leader in Keynsham
£13.50 ph for 4 hours per week, term time only
Tuesday 5:15pm-7.30pm, plus paid preparation time
Adult Club Leader in Keynsham (Club25)
Could you plan a weekly activity for our largest club? Club25 is a social group for adults with learning disabilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, highly motivated induvial, who can run our Club25 club nights.
You will need to plan, prep, and deliver a range of activities for our club members, creating fun experiences and enjoyment for all.
You should have previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our members.
Experience of leading a team or managing volunteers would be strongly preferred.
You’ll be ensuring that the activities are well thought out, appropriately risk assessed and you will be responsible for safeguarding and the welfare of all club attendees.
£12.61 ph for 6 hours per week
Thursday evening, 6:45-9:45pm, plus paid preparation time
Adult Club Deputy Leader in Keynsham (Club25)
Support the Club Leader to ensure that people with learning disabilities have opportunities to socialise and be active in the community, make friends and improve their sense of wellbeing.
The focus of all of our clubs and activities is to enable individuals to participate in leisure activities in their local community and develop skills, opportunities, and choice.
You will help to ensure that the individuals who use the club have the level of support they need so that they and that they can access the variety of activities and events.
Supporting the Club Leader to plan and prep for activity sessions, and you will be helping to guide and mentor our volunteer team.
£11.44 ph for 3 hours per week
Wednesday evening, 6:30-9:30pm
Volunteering Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering at one of our clubs for a few hours a week or fortnight?
See our Volunteering section for more information about opportunities to volunteer with children or volunteer with adults with learning disabilities.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to experience the rewards of giving something back to your community. It’s a great way to build confidence, have new experiences and make new friends.
Its also a wonderful opportunity for students to gain valuable experience for future employment. Read our Volunteer stories to see what they think!
Whether you are available once a week or once a fortnight we can work with your availability to find a volunteering opportunity that is right for you.
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If you are interested in volunteering you can apply online here or visit our Facebook page to see what we get up to almost every day of the week!