Job Description

Job Role :

Artist (Adult Disability & Autism)

This exciting post will offer the Artist at Aspace2 Day Opportunities responsibility for planning, coordinating, and delivering engaging art and upcycling activities for trainees with learning, physical, or sensory disabilities. This role involves fostering a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment where trainees can explore age appropriate artistic expression, develop skills, and build confidence through hands-on projects.

Key Responsibilities:

? Programme Development: Design and implement a structured programme of art and upcycling activities tailored to the needs, abilities, and interests of trainees.

? Facilitation Instruction: Lead art sessions, demonstrating techniques in painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and upcycling materials.

? Create : "retail ready" art pieces for our inhouse shop

? Support & Inclusion: Ensure all trainees receive the appropriate level of guidance, support, and encouragement to participate fully in creative activities.

? Material Management: Source and maintain materials, ensuring cost- effective and sustainable use of resources, including repurposed and upcycled materials.

? Collaboration: Work closely with other staff, volunteers, and external artists to develop new projects and opportunities for creative expression.

? Health & Safety: Ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and individual care plans.

? Evaluation & Reporting: Monitor trainee engagement and progress, keeping accurate records and providing reports to management as required.

? Community Engagement: Organise exhibitions, showcases, or public-facing projects to celebrate trainees' achievements and raise awareness of their work.

? Social media: Manage our arts related social media page.

? Exhibitions: Prepare and organise as required.

Essential Criteria:

? Qualification in Fine Art, Design, Community Arts, or a related field OR significant experience in leading creative workshops.

? Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate trainees.

? Knowledge of upcycling techniques and sustainable art practices.

? Ability to work flexibly and adapt sessions to meet diverse needs.

? Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices.

? Enthusiastic and passionate about arts in social care settings.

Desirable Criteria:

? Previous experience in a similar role within a social enterprise, education, or community care setting.

? Experience in organising exhibitions or community art projects.

? Basic knowledge of Makaton, BSL, or other communication aids.

? Experience working with individuals/groups with learning, physical, or sensory disabilities in an educational or community setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 21 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ASPVA2025