Creative Support Workers

Opportunity type:
Activate Jobs, For Creatives, Jobs
Posted by
Irene Archibald
First Listed
2 February, 2026

Opportunity Overview

We are recruiting for:

  • Creative Support Workers

Supporting young people to take part in active sessions, encouraging participation and helping them express their ideas.

Providing emotional support, helping young people feel safe, welcomed and confident.

Taking care of the children and young people’s welfare needs.

Working with the existing care team.

💡 About Remix

The Remix is an inclusive youth performance company open to young people age 12-17, both disabled and non-disabled, from across Dorset. The Premix is a similar group set up for 5-11 year olds. More recently, we have established a new group called The Originals for young adults aged 18 +.The Remix members include young people with physical and sensory impairments, young people who are learning disabled  and non-disabled young people, all with a love of performance and the willingness to stretch themselves and have fun.

We celebrate individuality, creativity and confidence.

We’re looking for people who are experienced in

  • Youth Work
  • SEN support
  • Creative arts or community settings

Other required attributes are people who are:

  • Positive, energetic and reliable
  • Passionate about working with young people
  • Inclusive in their approach, with sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Good communicators and team players
  • Creative problem‑solvers who can adapt within sessions

📅 Time and Diary Commitment

Sessions take place on Sundays twice a month and during school holidays. Employment is on a casual basis and you don’t need to be available for every session. However availability for our Easter holiday workshop sessions  ( 7th , 8th and 9th April ) is preferred.

📍 Location

The Remix meet in venues in the East and West of the County. Our current locations are St Osmunds Sports Centre in Dorchester and the Reef Youth Club in Colehill, Wimborne. We also hold Easter and Summer workshops at Coastland College in Weymouth. Car sharing is available for those unable to drive.

💼 Pay

Competitive hourly rate depending on role and experience: £12.50 per hour + holiday pay and travel allowance.

📩 How to Apply

To apply, please click on the link below

Remix Support Staff: Application Form – Fill in form

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Closing date for applications is the 23rd February at 5pm.

 

Questions?

Call us now. We’re happy to chat! Contact remix@activateperformingarts.org.uk for more information.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the link below

Remix Support Staff: Application Form – Fill in form

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Closing date for applications is the 23rd February at 5pm.

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