The Families Workshop Assistant will play a vital role in Rich Mix’s Families programme, working alongside Play Workers from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) North West Family Hub and Rich Mix Associate Artists / facilitators to ensure high-quality workshop delivery on Tuesdays and Sundays. This role is specifically focused on building meaningful connections and rapport with local families who participate in the programme.
Working alongside the Creative Engagement Team, the Families Workshop Assistant will cultivate trust and familiarity with participating families, encouraging regular attendance and creating a safe, welcoming environment during sessions. The role centres on relationship building through creative play and sustainable initiatives, with a focus on the environment, gardening, reducing waste, and food justice.
This position is ideally suited to a Tower Hamlets-based candidate with experience in creative play, community-led sustainability projects and a passion for direct community engagement.
You can download the job description – featuring key responsibilities and the person specification, summarising terms & conditions, with details on how to apply – via the black downloads block on this page.
Please submit your CV along with a personal statement (max. 500 words) about your experience and passion for working with families, and why you’re excited about the opportunity to make a difference in our local community. We are particularly keen to hear from Global Majority candidates that are from, or have a connection to, Tower Hamlets
Please send your completed application via email to recruitment@richmix.org.uk with ‘Application: Families Workshop Assistant’ as the subject line.
You will also need to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This information will be kept confidential (and will not be shared with the hiring panel) and will be used in the progress towards widening diversity among our workforce.
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 1 September 2025. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.
Interview period: rolling – final interviews w/c Monday 8 September 2025.
For further information please contact us at recruitment@richmix.org.uk or by phone on 020 7613 7498.
