Sports and Fitness Facilitator

Closing date
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
£28,948 - £31,611 pro rata per annum (Actual salary: £20,263 - £22,127)
Working hours
24.5 hours per week (must be available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)
Location
Share Vauxhall
Reports to
Head of Volunteering and Community Services
Contact email
hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number
020 7924 2949

Do you want to organise and facilitate an inclusive sports and fitness programme? We are looking for an experienced Sports and Fitness Coordinator to support our students to reach their sports and fitness goals.   

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.  

 Main responsibilities  

  • You’ll plan, coordinated and deliver an exciting and creative programme of inclusive sports and fitness activities, which supports students’ learning goals, health and social development
  • You’ll deliver coaching sessions which are adapted to a diverse cohort of students 
  • You’ll work to expand our local community and sports networks by identifying and developing partnerships and opportunities  

  • You’ll work closely with our existing partners and coaches to deliver the provision and broaden the scope of opportunities we offer to students 

  About you  

  • You’ve got experience in facilitating sport and exercise sessions that enable people to acquire new skills to better understand their health and wellbeing  
  • You have previously planned and coordinated inclusive sport or health and wellbeing activities, achieving targets and ensuring good attention to detail
  • You’ve experience in identifying, building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of organisations, agencies and individuals 
  • Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, and you believe in equality for all.  

Why work for us?  

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.  

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.  

 We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership of making our programmes come to life.  

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

Full list of benefits when working at Share.  

How to apply  

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.   

To apply for this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter addressing the three questions below: 

  1. What are three qualities that make you an excellent Sports and Fitness Coordinator?  

  2. What is your experience of facilitating sports programmes for adults with learning disabilities and autism?  

  3. How do you work as part of a team?   

Please send us your CV and cover letter to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk. 

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team at hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk   

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us on 020 7924 2949. 

Please view our privacy policy for job applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Students' work featured in Giant Dolls' House exhibition

Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025

Students from our Art, Textiles, and Health and Wellbeing programmes have taken part in the Giant Dolls’ House Project — a social arts initiative encouraging people to reflect on their home and environment by making a dolls’ house in a shoebox. Along with 200 people across Wandsworth, 18 Share students had their work featured in the Voices of Wandsworth installation at the Battersea Arts Centre, part of the London Festival of Architecture. 

Each shoebox-sized space represents a unique perspective and experience. Linking the boxes with ropes and ladders turns these stories into a tapestry that symbolises community connections.

Led by architect Catja de Haas, the project aims to raise awareness of homelessness and the experience of refugees, and remind us of the importance of a home and community for all. 

We first took part in the Giant Dolls' House Project after lockdown, a time when connections and home were especially meaningful. So we were delighted to reconnect with the project and be part of this thought-provoking installation.

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A lady proudly holds her shoebox in front of her
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A man proudly holds his shoebox
A workshop is in progress, at least four people sit round a table surrounded by arts materials creating their shoeboxes
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Student Georgia raises £2,521 running a marathon for Share

Tuesday, 17 Jun 2025

We'd like to say a massive congratulations to Share student, Georgia, who completed the TCS London Marathon MyWay in April, finishing with an impressive time of four hours and 40 minutes. 

Georgia chose to run in support of Share, raising an incredible £2,521 for our charity! This will make a real difference to the work we do at Share and we're deeply moved by her commitment and generosity.

Running a marathon is no small feat. It takes great strength, a huge amount of dedication, and countless hours of training. Georgia committed wholeheartedly, training weekly with running buddies from her club, Wimbledon Windmilers, and putting in extra miles in her own time.  

Reflecting on the marathon, Georgia told us, 'It was a really good day and I really enjoyed the run'. She shared her race-day strategy, explaining how she kept a steady running pace throughout and finished strong with a sprint. Georgia said she felt 'proud and relieved' when she reached the finish line. Thank you Georgia, not only for your generosity to Share but also for inspiring us all through your hard work and determination.

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Student Georgia stands in her running gear with her arm around fellow runner
Georgia shows off her medal from the marathon
Georgia running in the marathon on Wimbledon Common
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Share to take part in creative health programme

Monday, 16 Jun 2025

Share has been selected to take part in Culturally Mindful, an innovative professional development programme that brings together global majority creative practitioners, healthcare providers, and grassroots organisations to transform health and wellbeing support in Wandsworth. 

Our art facilitator, Mowbray, will attend training sessions and work with an acclaimed artist to co-design culturally competent creative health programmes which we can then deliver to our students.  

Funded by the Mayor of London as part of Wandsworth's London Borough of Culture programme, Culturally Minded focuses on developing culturally relevant approaches that make mental health support more accessible and meaningful across Wandsworth's diverse communities. 

Eve Bradshaw, Share's Creative Programmes Coordinator commented,  'We at Share Community are absolutely delighted to have been selected to take part in the Culturally Mindful Programme. As a service that aims to empower adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, we believe this inspiring initiative will bring immense value to our students, enriching their lives through inclusive, culturally responsive and expressive experiences that promote wellbeing, confidence and joy.'  

 

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Two students shortlisted for sports award

Monday, 16 Jun 2025

Two Share students were celebrated at the Wandsworth Moves Together Awards ceremony at the Civic Suite in Wandsworth alongside over 200 people from across the borough, including nominees, local councillors, and representatives from key London sporting organisations. Daniel and Jodie were each shortlisted for the 'Sports Person of the Year' award in recognition of their commitment to physical activity and community spirit. 

Previously known as the Active Wandsworth Awards, the event reflects the council’s growing focus on movement to boost wellbeing, encourage physical activity and strengthen communities. The Wandsworth Moves Together initiative, in partnership with Enable Leisure and Culture, also aims to make sport and leisure more accessible and affordable for all.

Daniel has made excellent progress in our sports programme. He's always kind and compassionate to other students, supporting them in sessions and offering great instruction. He's also demonstrated strong skills across a range of sports, including basketball, football, hockey and cricket to name a few.

Jodie has been leading weekly dance fitness sessions at Share Clapham Junction, which have become very popular with both students and staff. She also led a dance fitness warm up at our sports day last year, as well as at our Awards Day, showcasing her passion and confidence.

Congratulations Daniel and Jodie on your amazing achievements. Keep up the good work!

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Share students to work at Wimbledon this year

Tuesday, 08 Apr 2025

We've been working with the Wimbledon Foundation as part of their 'Work at Wimbledon' initiative that offers supported pathways into employment. A group of students on our Steps into Employment programme have been part of a journey that has culminated with six of them securing paid jobs for the championships in 2025.

The group first visited the championships last year to watch a spot of tennis, get to know the site and see what happens during the tournament. They then attended workshops and open days. All 13 students who applied online for various roles were offered interviews. To help them spruce up and look the part we worked with Smart Works, a charity who provide free interview-appropriate clothing to unemployed women. Our group also benefitted from interview practice and preparation with Smart Works and during our regular Steps into Employment sessions.

Student Charlotte told us a bit more about her interview, 'We practised in Steps for it with Alice – practice runs. They asked me why I want the job and I said I like tennis and I'm always on time and reliable. I showed her [the interviewer] my folder with all the Steps work in it, and I took my certificates to show her and the different work placements I've done.'

Charlotte, together with fellow students Michael, Anna-Marie, Chloe, Shammah and Joseph have successfully secured paid jobs for the championships this year, working in retail and guest services, and we're incredibly proud of them!

Charlotte said, 'I’m excited to work in the big, massive shop, working with customers and serving customers around the shop. And they're giving us all our uniform for free and free lunch - what else could we ask for?' 

And Michael told us that he's looking forward to, 'Helping people to come into Wimbledon...ticket scanning, helping people in. Maybe helping the royal family in!' 

Leading up to the championships, they'll take part in training days and we're also providing training and support to their line managers to help them understand how to best support people with learning disabilities and autism at work.

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Daniel has a new job

Tuesday, 08 Apr 2025

Daniel has been a student on our Steps into Employment programme which aims to prepare our students for the world of work. The group have been working closely with supported employment specialists, Status Employment, who worked with Daniel to help him volunteer at the Lion Vibes Record Shop in Brixton.

With support from his Status Employment career advisor, Jahida, he set up a meet and greet with the record shop staff, showed them his one-page profile and had a chat. Daniel successfully secured a placement, and has since been offered a paid role. 

Reflecting on how it all began, Daniel said, ‘Volunteering was really good’. At the shop, Daniel has taken on a range of tasks including, ‘Sell[ing] the records, stamping, and bagging things up to send to different countries.’ When we caught up with him, he’d just finished a shift the day before, ‘Yesterday I played music. I played one jazz and one hip hop,’ he said. He also shared a few of his favourite artists, ‘I like Michael Jackson so much... Cliff Richard, and Boy George.’ 

Music has always been a big part of Daniel’s life. He told us, ‘I have a DVD at home. I put it in [the computer] and dance to it in my bedroom.’ He also plays guitar and sings, sharing that his favourite thing about working at the record shop is being able to listen to music and sing while he works. 

When he's at the shop, Daniel says he feels, ‘Excited. I like the people there, they love me so much.’ He enjoys learning new skills and likes the freedom that comes with earning money, often using his pay to ‘go out with my friend’. Of course, every job has its challenges. ‘The computer is hard’, Daniel admits, but he’s never afraid to ask his manager Ben for help, ‘Ben is good!’ 

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Bank Receptionist

Closing date
Contract type
Bank staff
Salary
£15.63 per hour (£13.85 per hour, plus £1.78 in lieu of annual leave)
Working hours
Flexible bank work, "as and when"
Location
Share Clapham Junction
Reports to
Head of People and Culture
Contact email
hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number
020 7924 2949

Are you looking for a varied and interesting role that’s also rewarding? Do you want to put your administrative talent and organisational skills to use? 

We’re looking for a self-motivated person with a can-do attitude to deliver great customer service to our clients and visitors. You’ll be the friendly face of our organisation, greeting all visitors with a welcoming and professional manner. You’ll also help with general administration for all departments.  

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen. 

Joining our team means you’ll be doing work you can be proud of, helping to make sure our charity runs smoothly and keeps supporting people to get the best out of their lives. 

Main responsibilities 

  • You’ll look after the reception area, answer the phone and field calls.
  • You’ll welcome all visitors and make sure our students are signed in and collected at the end of the day, liaising with drivers if needed.
  • You’ll carry out general office administrative tasks like monitoring incoming enquiries, filing, data entry, and organising the post. 

About you 

  • You’ve worked in a customer-facing role before and your friendly and polite nature is plain to see.
  • You’re super organised, conscientious, and not afraid to use your initiative to tackle jobs you notice need doing.
  • You’ve got great people skills and you’re excellent at communicating with people at all levels. 

Why work for us? 

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 
 
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 
 
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people; we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life. 
 
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service. 

Please apply at the bottom of this page by submitting your experience and answering the following questions: 

  • What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent receptionist? 

  • What would you do if someone came in who was very upset and angry? 

  • Can you tell us about a time when you were very busy and had to multitask? What was the situation and what did you do? 

Please also complete our equal opportunities form, which you can download at the bottom of this page. Please send us the three documents to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.   

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team at hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.   

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us on 020 7924 2949. 

Please view our privacy policy for job applicants.   

We look forward to receiving your application. 

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Bank Receptionist
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To help us with equal opportunities monitoring, we ask candidates to complete all questions in this section. However, if you prefer not to disclose this information, each question has an option to select 'prefer not to say'. 

Any information supplied will be held in strictest confidence under the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) and may be used for statistical purposes only.

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