Assistant Active Communities Development Officer - SEND

Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is a dynamic, non-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of the people in and around Salford through sports, leisure, culture, and well-being. We are passionate about nurturing inclusive and healthy communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the opportunities and services that support physical and mental health, creativity, and personal development.

Salford as a city is one of the fastest-growing local authority districts in England and Wales and is becoming more diverse. There are major ongoing health challenges and inequalities within the city and an ambitious set of strategies have been developed to tackle them. Physical exercise, creativity, learning and community development have been identified to change peoples lives for the better.

We have an exciting opportunity for an SEND Specific - Assistant Active Communities Development Officer,

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated inclusion specialist who will be responsible for delivering SEND swimming activities, signposting young people to appropriate sessions and providing support and guidance to other swimming teachers in the delivery of SEND swimming lessons. The successful candidate will have a passion for SEND inclusion and a deep understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities.

In addition to aquatics based responsibilities, the post holder will support inclusive practices to enable children with SEND to access physical activity in Salford for both wet and dry activity.

This role sits within the Active Communities Team, where you will be expected to work flexibly and in line with the needs of the service. Candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated, and confident in communicating with colleagues, partners, children and young people at all levels. An interest in delivering physical activity opportunities for children and young people is essential.

You will be a dynamic member of the team, contributing to the development and growth of the project while maintaining a high quality service.

Applicants must ensure they fully complete the application form, clearly detailing how they meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise workloads & meet targets.
• Has previous experience working with children and adults with SEND.
• The ability to manage team members, including mentoring and development.
• Has the ability to manage large groups of young people in a community setting.
• To hold sports, coaching and/or recreation qualifications, such as governing body awards, etc.
• Can demonstrate the ability to prepare reports.
• Has a Minimum of 2 year’s experience in a sports/leisure industry.
• Has experience of organising and managing sports events and holiday programmes.
• Has experience of coaching young people in areas of depravation and of taking positive action to manage groups.
• Has experience of managing and interpretating data
• Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours

If you wish to discuss this vacancy, please get in touch with Asa Keenan - Assistant Active Communities Manager - asa.keenan@scll.co.uk

Shortlisting will take place W/C : 23 March 26

Interviews to take place W/C : 13 April 2026

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currentlyit is £49.50. The paymentwill be taken back overtwopayments directly from the firsttwo months salary payments.If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment.

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For more information on Salford Community Leisure visit our website: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk