Our session assistants will be responsible in supporting our singing & craft session leaders to deliver in-person sessions. Their role will focus on supporting the wellbeing of our participants and interacting with them to help them enjoy taking part. Tasks will include providing a warm welcome, handling registers and other session documentation, serving refreshments, preparing and managing materials, setting up and clearing away the room.

Our sessions are mainly delivered locally to our base in Pittington in the Durham City and Sunderland Coalfields areas, but can occasionally take place in other parts of the North East. Our sessions can take place during school hours on a weekday, evenings and weekends. We work with flexibly with our team to schedule shift patterns around availability.

The ideal candidate will describe themselves as a ‘people person’ with a friendly, hands on approach. They will be committed to inclusivity and enjoy working with people all ages from young children to older people. Candidates will need a base level understanding of crafts, with a genuine interest to expand their skills. Perhaps with a previous background of instructing activities such as: teaching, youth work or as a carer. Candidates will enjoy singing even if they aren't confident in their voice and be happy to support the wellbeing of those taking part.