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People are core to our success at Challengers, and we are privileged to work with colleagues who care passionately about our vision.
We’re committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do, and want our colleagues to come in feeling excited to be at work.
Simply put, Challengers is an incredible place to work. No two days are the same, and its an opportunity to make a real difference to disabled children and their families.
Don’t just take our word for it…see what our staff have to say about working here!
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. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:
- We are a Real Living Wage employer
- We offer 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) pro rata, with extra for long service and after your first year of service you’ll get your birthday off! We believe in true flexibility, so apart from our Christmas break where we shut down, you can choose whether to book Bank Holidays off or work them – enabling you to use your annual leave when it best suits you.
- We encourage an open feedback culture so our colleagues are engaged.
- We have a range of development options to support continuous personal growth.
- All staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
- Each year at our annual Staff Party we hold Staff Awards recognising best practice examples of the Challengers Approach (our values) in action.
Current vacancies:
Out of School Service Senior Support Worker (555)
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £14.25 per hour
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 30 hours a week – 9am – 3pm, Mon – Fri however can be flexible with current working pattern
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and committed Senior Worker to join our alternative provision 555 in Farnham! You’ll be supporting children aged 8 – 18 who are currently out of school, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and positive routines in a fun, play-based environment. This is a hands-on role in which you will work directly with children on a daily basis. You will support the staff team in meeting the needs of the children across all aspects of their day, including behaviour support and personal care.
Play & Youth Scheme Deputy Leader
- Employment
- Part-time, Permanent
- Salary
- £14.25 per hour
- Location
- Chichester
- Hours
- Saturdays and Holidays
Are you passionate about making an impact? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Leader to bring creativity, leadership, and energy to our life-changing play and leisure programs for disabled children.
In this role, you’ll design engaging activities, strengthen relationships with families, and support our dynamic team in delivering safe and inclusive services. Step into this opportunity to grow your leadership skills and transform the lives of disabled children and their families.
Volunteer Activity Coordinator
- Employment
- Volunteer/Part Time
- Salary
- N/A
- Location
- Various
- Hours
- Flexible
We’re looking for enthusiastic and creative Volunteer Activity Co-Ordinators (18+) to deliver fun, inclusive and meaningful activities for the children, young people and families we support. Share your passion, make a difference and help create experiences they’ll remember!
Volunteer Activity Provider
- Employment
- Volunteer/Part Time
- Salary
- N/A
- Location
- Various
- Hours
- Flexible
We’re looking for organisations passionate about inclusion to help disabled children and young people have fun, try new things, build confidence, make friends and feel part of their community. Together, we can create opportunities where everyone can belong, connect and thrive.
Volunteer Minibus Driver
- Employment
- Part-time, Volunteering
- Location
- Farnham and Guildford (route starting points), with travel to all schemes and service locations as required
- Hours
- Ad-Hoc Saturdays and School Holidays
Minibus Driver – Make Every Journey Matter
Looking for a rewarding driving role where you can make a real difference every day?
Join Challengers as a Minibus Driver and help transport disabled children and young people safely to exciting activities and adventures. Working alongside our experienced staff team, you’ll play a key part in creating positive, enjoyable experiences from the moment each journey begins.
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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