Disability Playscheme Leader [Short Breaks] (On behalf of Springboard)
Salary: See below
Hours per week: See below
Contract type: See below
Closing date: 28 Feb 2026 23:59
About the role:
(Advertised by HDC on behalf of Springboard)
Job title: Disability Playscheme Leader [Short Breaks]
Location: Horsham, Crawley and occasionally Worthing
Appointment: 8 months Fixed-term basis, with the potential for a permanent role.
Hours: 20 per week
Hourly Rate: £13.23
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, to include one or two weekday evenings per week and two Saturdays a month.
About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Disability Playscheme Leader to join our SEND team.
In this role, you will lead inclusive play activities, helping children and young people with disabilities build confidence, friendships and independence in a safe, fun environment.
This is a rewarding position with opportunities for training, development and career progression, with many team members going on to roles in education, health and social care.
About Springboard:
We are driven to promote inclusion and diversity, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, increase life skills and independence, reduce isolation by helping to build relationships and friendships and provide accessible recreational and leisure opportunities.
We are now looking for a Disability Playscheme Leader to join our team! This incredible role supports people aged 6 to 30 and offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families. By delivering key services, you will enhance their physical and emotional well-being. These services include delivering sessions at one of our in-house locations, out in the local community and trips to larger attractions.
What we are looking for:
- The role is suited to somebody who is passionate about doing brilliant work each day with a creative and flexible approach whilst being a brilliant support to disabled children, young people and families who visit our centre.
- A relationship building pro that thrives in creating trusting and safe relationships, with respect, dignity and encouragement at the centre of the participation of activities.
- Somebody that shares our values and passion for coordinating and delivering incredible sessions, activities and services.
- An advocate on raising awareness around disability with a go-get attitude and the energy to get stuck into our Coordinator role that prides themselves on going the extra mile and loves being part of making a difference.
- Someone who can manage their own workload, create amazing sessions and activities, and be the support for disabled children, young people and families can reach their full potential.
This role will be an incredibly important member of the team, so is suited perfectly to someone who has high levels of integrity, care and consistency. We also are proud of our training and development offering, alongside our benefits and perks!
What we need from you:
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role or life experience within comparable situations is desirable.
- Exceptional people skills and empathetic approach, particularly when facilitating and offering advice.
- Comfortable providing personal care to children and young adults, with the delicate skill of facilitating identity building whilst supporting confidence, self-esteem and dignity.
- A full driving licence and transport to be able to reliably travel to the nominated activity facilities.
To Apply:
For further details including a job description , job specification and how to apply, visit Springboards Website.
(Advertised by HDC on behalf of Springboard)