Volunteer Vacancies

We are looking for volunteers for the following roles but the role description is for discussion and we hope to tailor each role to the volunteer’s skills and preferences. If you think you can help us in one of these voluntary roles, please contact a member of the clergy, the Churchwardens or the parish office – see Contact Us page.

Artistic Officer 0302

• Location
• RAD HQ London
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Salary
• £26,000 p.a.
• Application Deadline
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Job Summary

• Are you passionate about the performing arts and exceptionally organised? The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is looking for an Artistic Officer to join our team.

  In this multifaceted role, you will be the vital link that brings our artistic programs to life. From regular dance school classes to high-profile competitions and seasonal events, you will ensure our activities run seamlessly, safely, and inclusively. You will work at the heart of the Academy, supporting the delivery of world-class dance experiences for students, teachers, and the public.

  Key Responsibilites
  • Event & Class Coordination:Support the planning and on-site delivery of regular dance classes, workshops, and seasonal programs.
  • Operational Excellence:Act as a key point of contact for participants, ensuring a high standard of customer service and a welcoming environment for all.
  • Administrative Support:Manage essential back-office tasks, including scheduling, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Safeguarding:Uphold the RAD’s commitment to safety, ensuring all activities meet our safeguarding and health and safety standards.
  • Collaboration:Work closely with the Dance School Principal, Courses & Workshop Manager and Programme Manager to facilitate partnership projects and engagement opportunities for schools and SEND participants.
  About You

  We are looking for a proactive team player who thrives in a busy, creative environment. You should have:

  • Strong Administrative Skills:Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • People Skills:A natural communicator who enjoys interacting with students, parents, and teachers.
  • Attention to Detail:Experience with financial processes and data management.
  • Adaptability:A flexible "can-do" attitude, ready to support the evolving needs of a global arts organisation.
  • Passion for Inclusion:A commitment to fostering an inclusive dance community that welcomes everyone.

  If you are looking for your next big challenge and want a role where your expertise will directly contribute to the legacy of a world-renowned charity, please apply.

  Why work for us?

  We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site, and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling.

  We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

  Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

  All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

  We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme. Interviews will be held w/c 9th February 2026 at our HQ in Battersea, London

  No agencies please.

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Locations:

Steam House Cafe (Kings Lynn)

Job Description:

This is a casual role to support the operational resilience of the service. Shifts will be offered on an ad-hoc basis, mainly to provide cover for annual leave and sickness.

The service is operational 7 days per week between 10am - 10pm, so flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

About the service:

Steam House Cafes are purpose designed mental health crisis cafes across Norfolk & Suffolk. We offer a unique and safe cafe-styled space with a fully-trained multi-disciplinary team, offering holistic support to adults experiencing mental health crisis – day and night.

Drawing on experiences and learnings from decades of assistance to those most vulnerable in our community, STEAM provides clients with a calming and informed environment beneficial to their needs.

Each cafe provides guidance, support and personalised pathway plans, which are mindfully coproduced over a period of time with our team, to enhance future wellbeing for the client.

Main Responsibilities:

• To work in conjunction with managers and other key agencies in developing both policy and associated practice that meet the combined needs of the client group
• To provide individual and bespoke support, information, signposting and access to appropriate and relevant services for those wishing to access the crisis hub
• To be involved in supporting those who have low resilience and are at risk of, or are experiencing a mental health crisis
• To liaise with managers or other appropriate persons to ensure the safety of clients and staff
• To liaise with external agencies regarding presenting clients and any relevant history or risk factors
• Support clients to help identify individual needs and coping strategies, and to help provide and encourage a supportive and safe environment as an alternative to contacting emergency services or attending A&E
• To encourage clients to share knowledge and feedback, in order to provide a holistic and efficient service
• To record and evaluate the impact of interventions using appropriate evaluation tools
• Ensure that appropriate records and documentation are inputted in a timely manner and stored securely on the Access Community Trust (Access) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring concerns are reported to the relevant person(s)
• To undertake specific and specialised training in order to support the vulnerable client group and maintain continued professional development through attending agreed training and conferences
• To work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team and contribute to Team discussions
• To provide interventions that are evidence based, and to follow client centred principles. This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcomes of interventions, and maintaining appropriate records

Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience of working within adult mental health (E)
• Ability to confidently use verbal de-escalation techniques to good effect (E)
• Ability to prioritise workload (E)
• Proven experience working within a team of individuals (E)
• Experience of assisting to implement change (E)
• Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation (E)
• Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison (E)
• Previous experience of dealing with and reporting incidents, accidents or near misses and safeguarding reporting (D)
• Recent mental health first aid certificate (D)
• Recent ASSIST training certificate (D)

Skills & Knowledge (Essential/Desirable)

• Public speaking skills and the ability to participate in workshops and seminars (E)
• Knowledge of mental illness and the effects on service users and carers (E)
• Good IT skills (E)
• Understanding of co-production and peer support (D)
• Awareness of professional boundaries (E)

Personal Attributes

• Full driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles (D)
• Values diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity (E)
• Demonstrate evidence of team working (E)
• Able to work flexibly according to service need (E)
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Freelance Dance Teacher Call Out

Job Description

Are you a dance teacher local to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) with time available to lead classes and workshops for Pavilion Dance? We are looking to increase our teaching family and particularly interested in hearing from teachers qualified in different dance styles from around the world to complement our weekly class timetable, for example, K-Pop, African, Line Dancing and other global dance styles are classes that we’d like to programme regularly. We are looking to expand our range of evening and daytime classes within our beautiful Venue by the sea, so please get in touch if you would like to lead a class that we are not already offering!

We’d also like to increase our pool of artists who have experience delivering dance within primary or secondary schools and have availability during the weekdays to lead workshops within educational settings.

To find out more

Email interest to Katie Ward with a CV, PLI cover and any other relevant qualification documentation.

School Caretaker

Chaigeley School, Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TE
Split shift 6:30am to 10:00am and 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only
NJC Payscale (Scale 1 spine 3 £24,796 to scale 4 spine 7 £26,403)
Actual Pay £22,428 to £23,882
To start as soon as possible

About us
Chaigeley School is a Non-maintained Special School that caters for young people between the ages of 8 and
16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We provide a specialist
environment where all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school ethos is rooted in
the Quaker principle of respect for the individual and valuing every person's contribution. We are an Ofsted-
rated 'Good' school committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their best. Our Vision is to prepare and
empower our young people with all the skills they need to live independent lives, become valued members of
the community and achieve their true potential.

The Role
We are seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and
welcoming school environment. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day security, safety and
upkeep of the school site, ensuring that buildings and grounds are well maintained and ready for use by
pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a split-shift role, requiring the caretaker to open and close the site working 6.30am to 10.00am
and 2.30pm to 6.30pm. We would consider job share arrangements for suitable candidates.

Duties include opening and securing the site each day, carrying out routine site and safety checks, supporting
minor maintenance and repairs, maintaining the school grounds, and acting as a keyholder responding to
emergency call-outs when required.

The caretaker will have supervisory responsibility for the cleaning team, ensuring cleaning standards
are maintained across the site. In the absence of a member of the cleaning team, the post holder will be
expected to support and cover cleaning duties to ensure the school remains clean and safe.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will be dependable, hands-on and able to work independently while also
contributing effectively as part of a wider site and school team. You will take pride in maintaining a safe and
well-presented environment and will have a strong awareness of health and safety and security and be fit
enough to carry out the duties of the role.

You will be flexible in your approach to working hours, including the split-shift pattern and occasional
emergency call-outs, and confident supervising staff and managing day-to-day site responsibilities. A
professional manner, good communication skills and an understanding of safeguarding within a school setting
are essential.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

•  Previous experience in a caretaking, site maintenance, facilities or similar role
•  Ability to carry out routine site checks and identify health and safety issues
•  Experience of undertaking minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks
•  Understanding of site security, locking procedures and alarm systems

•  Ability to supervise cleaning staff and maintain cleaning standards
•  Willingness to undertake cleaning duties when required
•  Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding requirements, or willingness to be trained
•
•  Basic literacy and numeracy skills
•  Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and health and safety
•  Clear and enhanced DBS check

Flexibility to work a split-shift pattern and respond to emergency call-outs

If you've got what it takes to join our amazing team, download and complete the application form on the
Chaigeley School Website Vacancies | Chaigeley School  no later than: 31st January 2026 Interviews will
take place shortly after the closing date.

You are welcome to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To do so, please email
your request to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to disclose any
relevant criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings.

An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. An online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates
and references may be requested prior to interview. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and
encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. If you have a disability
and need any adjustments to help you with an interview, then let us know and we will be happy to work with you to find out more abou...

BANK Occupational Therapist - Lancashire

Job Description

Bank Occupational Therapist

Location: Lancashire      

Salary: £21.20 - £25.52 per hour DOE                    

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries and neurological conditions to recover and meet their person-centered goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:              

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing occupational therapy input within the Brainkind neurological rehabilitation and long-term complex service to service users with acquired brain injury (ABI) and neurological conditions. To liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and service users.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work within a specialist clinical area as an autonomous professional bringing skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation but with support and supervision (which may be remote if appropriate) of a more senior OT for more complex cases. To accept professional accountability and responsibility.
• To manage and prioritise a caseload of service users with complex neurological conditions with supervision from a clinical lead OT and the wider MDT. To complete the OT process and to use evidence based/service user centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, formulate a treatment plan, implement and evaluate intervention, with supervision for more complex cases.
• To address occupational performance and skill deficits enabling the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, education and leisure.
• With the support and supervision from a clinical lead OT, to develop programmes of care, ensure adequate and detailed handover of programmes to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, monitor through data gathering, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention according to the neurobehavioral model.
• To carry out detailed risk assessments and ensure these are regularly reviewed and updated and communicate this with the team effectively.
• To assess for, issue and refer to outside agencies for appropriate equipment ensuring adequate training for staff, service user and family and with all risk assessments in place.
• To plan, implement and evaluate appropriate goal directed group interventions.
• To provide intervention and advice on social and lifestyle needs including referral to other agencies and services.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience including inpatient or community neuro rehabilitation. Experience of working with service users with neurological conditions or acquired brain injury.
• Experience of specialist interventions used in neurological rehabilitation such as cognitive rehabilitation and standardised assessments.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:

• A competitive hourly rate of £21.20 - £25.52 per hour DOE
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance.
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidate...