If you are ready for a challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you - We are currently advertising for a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.

Interested in the role? For more information please visit https://www.sticknstep.org/jobs/

Stick 'n' Step

Ready for a challenge?

If you are ready for a challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

We work together to help everyone achieve their full potential while having fun. 

Current Vacancies

Trust and Grants Fundraiser

Job Title: Trust and Grants Fundraiser  

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: 28 hours over any 4 days, but must include Friday 

Salary: £23,194 - £25,596 for 28 hours which equates to £29,000 – £32,000 (FTE) Possibly more for an exceptional candidate 

Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days annual leave + birthday holiday + bank holidays 

Location: Wallasey and Runcorn (some flexibility on choice of main location) alongside working from home

 

About the charity

Stick ‘n’ Step provide conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy.  Our support improves mobility, independence and boosts self-confidence, enabling each child to reach their personal potential. 

“We work together to help everyone achieve their full potential while having fun” 

Our values apply to the complete person, in accordance with the holistic principles of conductive education, and every person – our children, young people, family members, employees and volunteers.

Our values are:

  • Working together 
  • Involving the whole person 
  • Achieving our full potential
  • Having fun 

Stick ‘n’ Step provide vital support to over 120 children and their families from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn.  Our Runcorn centre opened in the summer of 2017 enabling us to reach out to more families across the North West of England.  This is an exciting time to join Stick ‘n’ Step with it being our 25th birthday in the summer of 2027.  Planning has already started for a gala ball to celebrate our successes.  We are looking for someone who has the passion and motivation to contribute to our dynamic organisation. 

Job Purpose 

Stick ‘n’ Step have a range of established relationships with local, regional and national trusts and foundations and we are now looking for somebody with the skills and experience to research and ‘hunt out’ new funding opportunities. The charity can clearly and powerfully demonstrate its impact, and it will be your job to present this to funders in a clear and appealing way. 

You will be expected to plan and manage a pipeline of applications ensuring we meet eligibility criteria and relevant deadlines. 

You will also be required to prepare comprehensive evaluation reports at the end of each grant period. 

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll see the tangible difference that your successful applications make to the lives of the children, young people and families that we support. 

Key responsibilities 

1. Income generation 

  • Achieve or exceed agreed income targets through tailored fundraising proposals to grant making trusts,  matching donor interests with Stick ‘n’ Step’s work. 
  • Prepare clear, compelling and engaging written applications, reports and thank you letters.   
  • Ensure that records and reports are accurate and up to date. 
  • Support the stewardship of donors; maximising opportunities for project visits where appropriate 

2. Wider organisation 

  • Work closely with the rest of the fundraising team to maximise income generation and PR opportunities and ensure all fundraising practice is effective, efficient and professional. 
  • Liaise with members of the classroom team to research and identify impact stories, case studies, images and videos – to include in our fundraising applications, appeals and materials. 

3. General 

  • Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with current and relevant legislation and follow best practice principles.
  • Maintain contact data on our CRM system (Donorfy).
  • Support all major events as required.
  • Contribute to the teams overall and ongoing planning and development.
  • Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Chief Executive, Trustees or any other staff. 

Special Conditions: 

  • A DBS check will be made for this post
  • Ideally a car owner (or access to a car), although this is not essential 

The list of responsibilities outlined above is not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks or responsibilities under the direction of a manager.

For an informal chat about the role, please call Sarah Smithson, CEO on 07900 905667 or email sarah@sticknstep.org

To apply please send CV’s to jobs@sticknstep.org with a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Closing date is Monday 31st August 2026 

Interviews will be held at our Wallasey centre on Friday 4th September 2026

Grants & Trusts Fundraiser - Candidate Pack
Trusts & Grants Fundraiser - Person Specification

Volunteer Classroom Assistant - Thursday pm

Job Title: Classroom Assistant

Reports to: Lead Conductor

Hours of volunteering: Thursday afternoon 12.45am until 3.30pm. Term time only.

Location: Stick ‘n’ Step, 3 Croxteth Avenue, Wallasey

About Stick ‘n’ Step

Stick ‘n’ Step provides conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy, in return for a nominal annual fee from their families. This fee represents less than 10% of the cost of a child’s place for a year.

Conductive education is about active learning. Stick ‘n’ Step sessions incorporate play, exercise routines and songs to develop functional skills. Children and young people are motivated by working alongside their peers in a positive environment and are empowered to achieve realistic goals that are specific and relevant to them.

Stick ‘n’ Step currently provide vital support to over 100 children and their families from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn. This is an exciting time to join Stick ‘n’ Step and we are looking for someone who has the passion and motivation to contribute to the organisation.

About the role

Working together with the classroom team, you will assist in the delivery of conductive education programmes, which meet the individual needs of participating children and young people.

This role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and passion for working with children. If you are looking for a volunteering role that is rewarding with no two days the same, then get in touch now.

Key responsibilities

Planning

  • Set up the classroom prior to sessions, according to the specification of complex programmes, which are differentiated to meet the individual needs of children and young people. This involves moving a wide range of equipment, ensuring that they are safely positioned and at hand as needed.

Delivery of the educational programme

  • Join in and facilitate participants during group or individual Conductive Education sessions according to complex programmes and individual aims.
  • Participate in and share responsibility for creating and maintaining an appropriate, safe and attractive learning environment for children and young people. This includes basic cleaning tasks, upholding high standards of hygiene.
  • Assist in the management of children's behaviour.

Training, development and supporting the Stick ‘n’ Step team

  • Review, with appropriate persons, own training and development needs, agreeing and taking appropriate action.
  • Adhere to all agreed policies, planning programmes and development plans.
  • Represent the organisation to visitors, funders, families and all other stakeholders in the highest possible standards.

An enhanced DBS check will be made for this post.

For more details, please email us at info@sticknstep.org

Volunteer Classroom Assistant - Tuesday am

Job Title: Classroom Assistant 

Reports to: Lead Conductor 

Hours of volunteering: Tuesday morning 9.15am until 12 noon. Term time only.

Location: Stick ‘n’ Step, 3 Croxteth Avenue, Wallasey 

About Stick ‘n’ Step

Stick ‘n’ Step provides conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy, in return for a nominal annual fee from their families. This fee represents less than 10% of the cost of a child’s place for a year.

Conductive education is about active learning. Stick ‘n’ Step sessions incorporate play, exercise routines and songs to develop functional skills. Children and young people are motivated by working alongside their peers in a positive environment and are empowered to achieve realistic goals that are specific and relevant to them.

Stick ‘n’ Step currently provide vital support to over 100 children and their families from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn. This is an exciting time to join Stick ‘n’ Step and we are looking for someone who has the passion and motivation to contribute to the organisation.

About the role

Working together with the classroom team, you will assist in the delivery of conductive education programmes, which meet the individual needs of participating children and young people.

This role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and passion for working with children. If you are looking for a volunteering role that is rewarding with no two days the same, then get in touch now. 

Key responsibilities

Planning

  • Set up the classroom prior to sessions, according to the specification of complex programmes, which are differentiated to meet the individual needs of children and young people. This involves moving a wide range of equipment, ensuring that they are safely positioned and at hand as needed.

Delivery of the educational programme

  • Join in and facilitate participants during group or individual Conductive Education sessions according to complex programmes and individual aims.
  • Participate in and share responsibility for creating and maintaining an appropriate, safe and attractive learning environment for children and young people. This includes basic cleaning tasks, upholding high standards of hygiene.
  • Assist in the management of children's behaviour.

Training, development and supporting the Stick ‘n’ Step team

  • Review, with appropriate persons, own training and development needs, agreeing and taking appropriate action.
  • Adhere to all agreed policies, planning programmes and development plans.
  • Represent the organisation to visitors, funders, families and all other stakeholders in the highest possible standards.

An enhanced DBS check will be made for this post.

For more information, please email us at info@sticknstep.org

Volunteer

Along with our dedicated staff, our volunteers are a vital part of the Stick ‘n’ Step team. We have a range of volunteering opportunities available, click here to find out more!