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Disability Challengers

Location:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Kingston

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

14.76 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Deputy Leader to bring creativity, leadership, and energy to our life-changing play and leisure programs for disabled children. You’ll design engaging activities, strengthen relationships with families, and support our dynamic team in delivering safe and inclusive services. Step into this opportunity to grow your leadership skills and transform the lives of disabled children and their families.

Job Responsibility:

Assist the Leader in the development of creative and stimulating activities and programmes
Assist the Leader with liaison between the Scheme, children and their parents, teachers, schools, local authority departments, other Centres and organisations
Work harmoniously as a team under the general direction of the Leader, but also to have the ability to motivate and manage a team in the absence of the Leader
Assist with the supervision and training of workers, volunteers and students on placement
Encourage and facilitate effective working relationships between staff members and to assist the Leader with staff matters
In conjunction with the Leader ensure that holiday programmes – including projects, outings, entertainments, workshops and residential trips are planned and properly executed
Encourage voluntary support for the Scheme, to assist with the supervision of voluntary helpers and welcome visitors
In conjunction with the scheme Leader and Play and Leisure Team ensure the maintenance of the Scheme site, building and equipment is in a safe and satisfactory condition and to be responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety requirements at the Scheme
Maintain the security of the building and site at all times, including the supervision of all visitors, to ensure the complete safety and welfare of the children
Ensure that full use is made of the Scheme facilities
Participate in the running and development of Challengers as appropriate, and provide such information as the Leader, Chief Executive, Chairman of the Association or Trustees require
Deputise in the Leader’s absence
Undertake such other duties as they become necessary from time to time

Requirements:

Leadership experience
Experience with disabled children and young people
A willingness to get stuck in and transform the lives of disabled children through the power of play
Level 3 Qualification in Play, Youth Work or Early Years or relevant qualification

What we offer:

Real Work-Life Balance
Free Training including Disability Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more
Cost of DBS check covered
Access to a NEST pension
Access to Simply Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs
Career Breaks available after three years’ service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Disability Challengers

Location:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Kingston

Category:Education

Contract Type:Employment contract