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Are you passionate about inclusive music making and supporting adults with learning disabilities to express themselves creatively? Do you enjoy bringing people together through rhythm, sound and shared experiences? Stepping Stones Learning and Leisure is a small and welcoming Southwark charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live connected, confident and fulfilling lives. We offer creative, social and practical sessions throughout the week. Music plays an important role in promoting positive wellbeing, and helps people build confidence, try new things, and feel part of a community. We are looking for a friendly and engaging Music Facilitator to lead our weekly music sessions. You will encourage participants to explore a range of instruments, express themselves and enjoy the experience of making music together. Our groups include adults with a wide range of learning disabilities so sessions must be accessible, adaptable and delivered with flexibility and patience. About the Role As our Freelance Music Facilitator, you will plan and deliver inclusive sessions that may include: exploring different instruments rhythm and percussion activities creative music making group interaction and confidence building simple performance or sharing moments You will also complete required paperwork including Individual Learning Plans, course outlines, schemes of work and track progress across each term. What We Are Looking For Experience working with adults with learning disabilities Experience leading music sessions or creative workshops Confidence using a variety of instruments Ability to plan accessible, engaging activities for mixed ability groups Friendly communication skills and a patient, encouraging approach Reliable, organised, and able to manage the routine administrative tasks involved in lesson delivery How to Apply Once you have read the job description attached, please send your CV and answer the following questions when prompted: Why are you interested in facilitating music sessions with Stepping Stones, and what do you hope to bring to the role? Please outline your experience planning and delivering creative, structured sessions. How do you balance fun, accessibility and participant growth? Music Facilitator JD.docx (1).pdf

A small interesting creative, therapeutic workshop, inc. a variety of refreshments provided throughout day, based in Camberwell. No experience needed - just bring yourself. Maximum 6-people, a small group in which to take time out from the Christmas whirl & tune into your instinct to think about what you want for yourself in 2026! We will do creative exercises in this 1 day workshop, including some warm-ups, moodboards & dreamwork. So you can really engage with what you want for the New Year! There will be lots of time for discusion, group work, individual work & questions. There will be a 45 minute lunch break. Hot/cold drinks & refreshments (gf & vegetarian) provided throughout the day. This will be a friendly, relaxed & inclusive environment. All arts materials provided, bring your journal if you to, want but paper also provided. Give yourself a day to step away from your to-do list; go inwards, also connect with others, have fun, get creative, tune into your instinct & think about 2026. Run by Shelly Morris BACP(accred) a psychotherapist & teacher with over 20 years' experience. At her home in Denmark Hill. 1-day workshop - £119 (including: all arts materials & hot/cold drinks & snacks/fruit provided) Address details forwarded after ticket sale, any issues contact me via website www.reclaimingthethread.co.uk or Eventbrite. Tickets available to buy; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-therapeutic-re-set-1-day-workshop-in-camberwell-in-person-tickets-1977567911859?aff=oddtdtcreator Further info or contact details; www.reclaimingthethread.co.uk