Club Soda is a disability-led arts charity creating opportunities for learning-disabled and autistic people through music, media, creativity and community. We are looking for an imaginative and enthusiastic Creative Programmes Facilitator to join our team. This is a hands-on creative role for someone who loves working with people and can create engaging, accessible sessions where everyone can participate and contribute. You might work in music, film, photography, podcasting, radio, visual arts, performance, digital media-or across several art forms. More important than your particular discipline is your ability to bring people together, generate ideas and enable others to be creative. The role will include: Planning and facilitating accessible creative sessions for learning-disabled and autistic people. This is not a desk-based project management role. You won't be responsible for fundraising, sales, marketing or staff management. We want someone who wants to make things happen creatively with people. The role will initially be freelance, with work offered flexibly according to programme needs. We hope to develop it into a more regular position from January 2027, subject to programme development, funding and mutual agreement. £30ph with a typical day being 6 hours long and at least 4 days per month between Oct-Dec. We are looking for someone who is creative, curious and brilliant with people. Essential: Experience planning and delivering creative workshops or activities. Desirable: Experience working with learning-disabled or autistic people. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent creative practitioners. Plan and facilitate engaging, accessible creative sessions for learning-disabled and autistic people. To apply, please send us your CV and a short expression of interest telling us: - What kind of creative work you do. Your expression of interest can be written, audio or video – choose whichever format works best for you. Please send your application to [email protected] by 23:59pm on 18th October. If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal conversation before applying, please get in touch.Job Summary
Job Description
Taking a lead role in delivering our monthly Media Team sessions, helping members explore different forms of media and create their own content.
Developing and delivering creative outreach sessions in care homes, day services, schools, colleges and community settings.
Helping us develop creative sessions that can be commissioned by other organisations.
Adapting activities for different interests, abilities, communication styles and support needs.
Working collaboratively with Club Soda members, staff and partners.
As the role develops, contributing to Club Soda's training, access and consultancy work where your skills and experience are relevant.Job Requirements
Confidence facilitating groups and encouraging participation.
Creative skills in one or more areas such as music, film, photography, podcasting, visual arts, performance or digital media.
Enthusiasm for working with learning-disabled and autistic people.
Ability to adapt activities for different interests, abilities and communication needs.
Warm, encouraging, organised and reliable.
Able to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and co-production.
Experience in schools, colleges, care or community settings.
Knowledge of SEND or inclusive arts practice.
Experience delivering commissioned workshops or training.Job Responsibilities
Lead Club Soda's monthly Media Team sessions, supporting members to explore media, develop ideas and create their own content.
Develop and deliver creative outreach sessions in care homes, day services, schools, colleges and community settings.
Help develop creative workshops that Club Soda can offer to organisations on a commissioned basis.
Adapt activities to different interests, abilities, communication styles and support needs.
Create welcoming environments where everyone can participate, contribute and develop their creativity.
Work collaboratively with Club Soda members, staff and partners.
As the role develops, contribute to training, access reviews and consultancy work where appropriate.
Help gather feedback and learning to improve future sessions and programmes.Useful Links
How to Apply
- Your experience of facilitating groups or creative activities.
- Any experience you have of working with learning-disabled or autistic people.
- One idea for a creative session you would love to deliver with Club Soda.