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Volunteer role to help deliver high quality, person-centred social & recreational activities and support to children with disabilities, young people and their families. Sessions include weekend and school holiday daytime activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in sessions
  • Encouraging children to get involved and have fun
  • Helping to facilitate a range of creative and fun, inclusive activities
  • Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of the session
  • Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements:

  • Creativity and patience
  • Willingness to get involved and play
  • Being approachable and friendly
  • Good communication skills
  • Accepting of others who might be different to you
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
  • Honesty, integrity and trustworthy
  • Good time management skills, reliability
  • An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
What we offer:
  • The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities
  • An induction and settling in period
  • Any training and development that is needed – including access to relevant digital training courses
  • Add your volunteering activity to your CV, and also get a reference
  • The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
  • Support within your role
  • Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
  • Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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