Join the Vibrant Minds team

Help us create a safe, creative and nurturing after-school experience for children.

Apply to work with us

Volunteer with us

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QUALIFICATIONS

At Vibrant Minds, our team plays an important role in creating an environment where children feel welcomed, supported and encouraged.

From helping with creative activities to supporting healthy routines, safe play and positive communication, every person involved helps shape a child’s experience.

Whether applying for a paid role or a volunteer opportunity, we look for people who are:

Kind and caring

Reliable and responsible

Friendly and approachable

Respectful of children and families

Confident communicating with staff and parents

Supportive of inclusion, creativity and collaboration

Committed to creating a safe and positive environment

Work

Apply to work with us!

We welcome applications from caring and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children and supporting a positive after-school environment.

Our Play Workers / Play Facilitators help with the day-to-day running of the club, including preparing activities, supporting safe and creative play, helping with refreshments, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, communicating with parents and working closely with the wider team.

We welcome applications from caring and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children and supporting a positive after-school environment.

Ideal candidates may have:

Experience working with children aged 4–11

The ability to work well as part of a team

A warm, patient and responsible approach

An understanding of safe, inclusive and creative play

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Good communication skills

Relevant childcare, first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding training, or willingness to work towards this

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Experience working with children aged 4–11

A warm, patient and responsible approach

Good communication skills

The ability to work well as part of a team

An understanding of safe, inclusive and creative play

Relevant childcare, first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding training, or willingness to work towards this

Experience working with children aged 4–11

Good communication skills

An understanding of safe, inclusive and creative play

A warm, patient and responsible approach

The ability to work well as part of a team

Relevant childcare, first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding training, or willingness to work towards this

Apply for a role

Volunteering

Volunteer with us

We are also open to welcoming volunteers who would like to contribute to the Vibrant Minds community in a meaningful way.

Volunteering can be a wonderful opportunity to support children, gain experience, share skills and become part of a warm and inclusive learning environment.

We are also open to welcoming volunteers who would like to contribute to the Vibrant Minds community in a meaningful way.

Volunteering can be a wonderful opportunity to support children, gain experience, share skills and become part of a warm and inclusive learning environment.

Volunteer opportunities may be suitable for:

Parents or siblings of children already registered with Vibrant Minds

Students completing a childcare qualification who need a work placement

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Retired people who would like to support their local community

Individuals with creative, educational or practical skills to share

Parents or siblings of children already registered with Vibrant Minds

Retired people who would like to support their local community

Students completing a childcare qualification who need a work placement

Individuals with creative, educational or practical skills to share

All volunteer opportunities are reviewed carefully to make sure they are suitable for the club, the children and our safeguarding responsibilities.

Apply to volunteer

Be part of something meaningful.

At Vibrant Minds, every team member and volunteer helps create a space where children feel safe, confident and inspired. If you believe in kindness, creativity, collaboration and supporting children beyond the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Have more questions or some other collaboration idea in mind?