Work for Challengers

Jobs with a difference

Simply put, Challengers is an incredible place to work. No two days are the same, and it’s an opportunity to make a real difference to disabled children and their families. 

Whether you’re looking for an office-based role, or prefer to work with children and young people, one thing is for sure – working at Challengers is exciting, rewarding and unlike anywhere else!

If you’re passionate about people and making a difference, take a look at our vacancies below. 

Don’t just take our word for it…see what our staff have to say about working here!

Current vacancies:

Get paid to play

We’re always looking for enthusiastic Play and Youth workers to join our team!

Employment: Part-time

Salary: Real Living Wage – £9.90ph / £11.05ph for Kingston and Richmond locations (London weighting)

Location: Various locations across the South East – Basingstoke, Chichester, Eastleigh, Farnham, Havant, Guildford, Kingston and Richmond

Hours: Every Saturday and/or Sunday and/or two evenings per week during term-time, Monday – Friday during half-terms and summer holidays

Interested? For more information and to apply, please click below.

Results: 6

555 Project Worker

Employment
Part-time
Salary
Starting from £10.90 per hour
Location
Farnham
Hours
9am – 3pm / Monday – Friday during term-time only

Are you passionate, playful & enthusiastic? If so, this is the perfect job for you. You must be dedicated, caring and able to work well in a team. This is a physically and emotionally demanding post; the post holder must be resilient, adaptable and have the ability to carry out the physical aspects of the role. These include (but are not exclusive to) physically supporting children, for example on and off equipment, during personal or intimate care, and lifting and chasing in an emergency.

Chichester Youth Deputy Leader

Employment
Part-time
Salary
£12.50 per hour
Location
Chichester
Hours
Every Saturdays and additional school holiday dates

Challengers is searching for an engaging and passionate Deputy Leader to join our Chichester Youth Scheme. Supported by our dedicated team of Operation Managers, you will plan and deliver a range of exciting and engaging activities to a group of inspiring young people (ages 13-18).

Eastleigh Play & Youth Deputy Leader

Employment
Part-time, permanent
Salary
£12.50 per hour
Location
Eastleigh
Hours
Term time: 11 hours per week. 8 hours worked on a Saturday, option of 3 hours flexible administration hours from home. Easter and Summer Holidays: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. Extra administration hours available from home.

Challengers is searching for an engaging and passionate Deputy Leader to join our Eastleigh Play and Youth Schemes. Supported by our dedicated team of Operation Managers, you will plan and deliver a range of exciting and engaging activities to a group of inspiring young people (ages 4-18).

Minibus Driver

Employment
Part-time
Salary
£14.07 per hour
Location
All schemes from Eastleigh to Richmond
Hours
Saturdays and Holidays (ad-hoc, depending on availability)

Challengers is looking for an experienced and friendly minibus driver to help transport children and young people from Challengers schemes to activities. Hours will be on an ad-hoc basis, driving for different services when needed.

Office Volunteer

Employment
Volunteer
Salary
N/A
Location
Guildford/Farnham
Hours
Flexible

At Challengers, we are always open to welcoming office volunteers to our team to help support with the day to day running of the charity. Although we do sometimes advertise for specific roles, we do also encourage people to get in touch to see if they can assist in any way.

 

Richmond Play & Youth Leader

Employment
Part-time, permanent
Salary
£14.70 per hour
Location
Richmond
Hours
Term time: 11 hours per week. 8 hours worked on a Saturday, 3 hours flexible administration hours from home / School Holidays: 8 hours per day on the following:· Half Terms – 2 days per week; Easter Holidays – 8 days; Summer Holidays – 12 days; Christmas Holidays – 2 days. Extra administration hours available from home during the holidays too.

Challengers is searching for an engaging and passionate Leader to join our Richmond Play and Youth Schemes. Supported by our dedicated team of Operation Managers, you will plan and deliver a range of exciting and engaging activities to a group of inspiring young people (ages 4-18).

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At Challengers we’re committed to looking after our team, as we know that our people underpin everything we do. The ongoing increases to the cost of living affect everyone, so we are delighted to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation for our commitment to paying the Real Living Wage.

Gennie Dearman, CEO