Community Support Worker

Music Leader

• Location: Orpington BR6
• Job Type: Part-time, Contract
• Hourly Rate: dependent on experience and skills

Join a small charity initiative, as a Music Leader where your passion for music and compassionate approach will directly enable young adults to thrive socially and emotionally. This role involves setting up and managing a weekly karaoke club, ensuring the vision of the young adult who initiated the project is central to the club's development.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Set up the operation of a weekly karaoke club.
• Work closely with the project initiator to align the club’s activities with their vision.
• Recruit and manage a skilled singing/vocal tutor to create engaging and inclusive sessions that enhance friendships through singing.
• Engage and coordinate volunteers to support the smooth running of the club and promote its activities.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and fun atmosphere where all participants feel comfortable and encouraged.
• Oversee logistical aspects of the club, including venue arrangements and equipment.
• Promote the club within the community to attract participants.
• Monitor the progress and impact of the club on participants' social skills and confidence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable passion for music and its ability to connect people.
• Genuine commitment to supporting and empowering adults with learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals with diverse needs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Experience in setting up and leading groups or clubs is desirable.
• Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
• Knowledge of different music genres and karaoke formats.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive and encouraging attitude.
• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties is crucial.
• Experience in leading or facilitating groups/activities, ideally music-related activities such as karaoke or singing.
• Organizational and time management skills are essential.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours tailored around the club’s activities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and help young adults enhance their social and emotional well-being.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skills.