This hybrid role combines hands-on delivery of arts-based sessions with creative writing and programme development work carried out remotely and/or at our Head Office.

The successful candidate will facilitate our after-school club at Summerhill Infants School, leading a vibrant mix of arts and crafts, drama games, group play and mindfulness activities. They will also play a key role in the creation of written content for a range of Unique Voice programmes including holiday clubs, drama sessions, creative resources and newsletters.

This role is ideal for someone with strong creative instincts, confident facilitation skills and a deep passion for working with children and young people.

The ability to build trusting relationships, communicate effectively and design accessible and socially conscious content is vital.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Session Delivery at Summerhill Infants School

• Facilitate weekly creative after-school club sessions (14.45-18.00), incorporating arts and crafts, drama games, mindfulness and free play.
• Establish a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and school staff.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are always followed and upheld.

Content Creation & Programme Development

• Plan and write creative content for:
  • After-school and holiday programmes
  • Arts, craft and drama activities
  • Social-emotional and mindfulness resources
  • Session plans and supporting materials
  • Newsletters and internal communications
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure content is inclusive, engaging and aligned with Unique Voice’s values.
• Stay responsive to the social-emotional needs and interests of the children and young people we support.

Creative Development & Team Contribution

• Contribute ideas for new programmes, activities and resource development.
• Adapt creative content to suit diverse learning needs and community settings.
• Attend team meetings and creative planning sessions (virtual and/or in- person).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience working with children in creative, educational or community settings.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage a group independently.
• Proven ability to write engaging creative content for children and young people.
• A passion for safeguarding and promoting emotional well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to travel independently to working locations.
• Have an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or willing to undertake a new Enhanced DBS Check and register with the Update Service.

Desirable:

• Background in arts, drama, education or youth work.
• Experience designing content for socially conscious or wellbeing-led programmes.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive practice.
• First Aid and Safeguarding training (training can be provided).

BENIFITS

Pay Rate & Benefits

• Salary £29,000 (pro-rata) plus workplace pension
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata), Birthday and Wellbeing Leave
• Working for a nationally accredited social enterprise
• Supported training opportunities and CPD
• Hybrid position, working from UV Head Office and School locations, alongside remote working hours

Contract Type & Hours

• Employed, Fixed Term for academic year 25/26
• 2-3 days per week (16 – 24 hours), Term Time Only
• Additional work out of Term Time available within the organisation

For more information on this position, person specification and application process, please download our role overview.

APPLICATION DETAILS

To APPLY please use the following link: Application Form

All areas of the form should be completed in full in order to comply with our safer recruitment policy.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a declaration with regard to criminal convictions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

CLOSING DATE: Friday 8th August 2025

EXPECTED START DATE: Tuesday 2nd September 2025

This role is advertised for a set time period, however we will review applications as they are received, and if you are successful, you may be invited to interview ahead of the closing date for the position. Please note, if we receive sufficient applications prior to the closing date, we could close the applications early.

We will complete a two stage interview process for this position.

First Stage Interview: Online w/c 11th August 2025

Second Stage Interview: In person w/c 18th August 2025

SAFEGUARDING

Due to our position of trust in our sector and the nature of our work with children and young people, all employees employed directly with the Company will be required to complete the Company Application Form to a required standard, provide suitable references and will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checking; as required by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) protocol.

In the process of collecting references, we will request information regarding whether or not you are considered suitable to work with children and young people.

You will be required to bring identification and processing documents with you to interview; a list of suitable documents will be provided once you have been shortlisted.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Unique Voice CIC is committed to actively encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and throughout the services we deliver. Our aim is to eliminate unlawful discrimination of all kinds and provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part time or full time.

If you wish to receive this information in an alternative format, or you wish to discuss the vacancy, application or interview process more fully, including adjustments which can be made to remove any barriers to your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team through any of the following methods:

Email: meg@uniquevoice.org
Phone: 0117 428 6240
Mail or in person: St Bonaventure’s Business Centre, Friary Road, Bristol BS7 8AF