Youth and Play Facilitator

Youth and Play Facilitator

Unique Voice CIC Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
South West

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for engaging, empathetic and reliable freelance youth and play facilitators to manage and lead the delivery of our holiday programmes throughout the summer across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Job Description

We are looking for Programme Managers and Delivery Leads to join our varied teams working with both Primary and Secondary aged children and young people across the Summer Holidays.

KEY DATES*
WEEK 1: 27th - 30th July
WEEK 2: 3rd - 6th August
WEEK 3: 10th - 13th August
WEEK 4: 17th - 21st August

SUMMER BRIEFING DATES
Thursday 16th July 6-7pm
Tuesday 21st July 6-7pm

PROGRAMME MANAGER
Lead the smooth running of the day by overseeing staff, safeguarding young people and managing operations.

Must hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Food Hygiene Level 2. Management and Safeguarding training plus supervision provided. Must attend one of the above briefing dates.
£20 per hour

DELIVERY HEAD
Lead the participative, creative and engaging flow of the day through high quality session delivery.

Creative Practice and Safeguarding training provided. Must attend one of the above briefing dates.
£16 per hour

Hourly rates indicated are for delivery hours, all training hours are paid at £13.50 per hour, in line with The Real Living Wage.

Job Requirements

PROGRAMME MANAGER
Must hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle. Experience managing staff and delivering programmes with young people. Strong safeguarding and GDPR knowledge. Professional, reliable and committed to Unique Voice values. Must attend required training and briefings.

DELIVERY HEAD
Experience delivering creative sessions with young people essential. Strong behaviour management and pastoral skills. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Committed to confidentiality, GDPR and Unique Voice values. Reliable, punctual and professional. Must attend required training and briefings.

Job Responsibilities

PROGRAMME MANAGER
Oversee daily programme logistics including sign-in/out, head counts and site safety. Act as main contact for parents/carers and head office. Brief, support and manage the delivery team; lead debriefs and address challenges. Handle and report safeguarding disclosures in line with procedures. Ensure medical, allergy and GDPR requirements are followed. Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment. Facilitate programme evaluations and feedback collection.

DELIVERY HEAD
Lead sessions using the Unique Voice scheme, setting the tone and energy throughout. Model excellent practice, adapt delivery as needed and build strong relationships with young people. Apply behaviour management consistently and actively safeguard children at all times. Support a safe, inclusive environment; promote Unique Voice values through actions and delivery.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth and Play Facilitator
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
  • Location:
    South West

How to Apply

Apply via our Freelance Facilitator Application Form, completing all sections in full in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Applications close on 30/06/2026 at 5pm.

You'll be asked about your facilitation experience, safeguarding knowledge and to provide a personal statement (written or video).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and asked to complete a Pre-Interview Disclosure Form.

Successful candidates will join our freelance team subject to the following checks: ID verification, education and employment history, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can facilitate this; costs £75 + £16 annual fee), two verifiable professional references, signed Freelance Contract and Child Declaration, statutory training and an online induction.

You will be self-employed and responsible for declaring your own income to HMRC. Once onboarded, you'll join a fantastic team of facilitators and creatives working across projects in the South West.