Headway Arts is based in Blyth, Northumberland. Over the years we have offered many of the northern region's most accomplished socially engaged artists: fantastic opportunities to learn, grow and develop their practice within our local, national and international projects. We are proud to be an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Our authentic, bold and pioneering work recognises what we call #BeautifulDifference and we believe everyone has the right to lead a creative life and be able to contribute to the cultural life of their communities. We have developed and refined our multi award winning Access & Aesthetics & CoCreART methodologies in which we have trained practitioners working with marginalised communities across Europe. We created
Headway ArtSpace
transforming The Old Church into Blyth's fully inclusive arts and cultural centre
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ow an inspirational environment where participatory arts thrive and a national centre for arts and inclusion which is a gorgeous warm welcoming place to gather, belong and make art. Also a stunning indie grass roots music venue and member of the Music Venues Trust. As the UK agent for ACCAC, a global organisation dedicated to intercultural awareness, inclusion and diversity, we work across the world.
Summary
Our Creative Assistant would work closely with all our creatives, including those who are learning disabled and neurodiverse, helping to provide equity through creative and organisational support.
The Creative Assistant will work with our learning disabled and neurodiverse creatives in their chosen artform a minimum of one day per week to develop their socially engaged work. They will work closely with and be mentored by the Creative Director.
The Creative Assistant will work flexibly with all people across the organisation, supporting and promoting Headway Arts events, attending external events, recruitment fairs and networks, liaising with carers, supporters and other organisations
Responsibilities
1. Working alongside the Creative Director to support an annual creative programme for learning disabled/neurodiverse participants
2. Working alongside the Creative Director to develop projects with other community groups from disadvantaged backgrounds
3. To work with the Support Worker to ensure everyone has full access to all activities and that:
o Safeguarding is always at the fore
o Health and safety checks and risk assessments are done
o Everyone's voice is heard
4. To let people know we are here! Create Social Media and publicity to show the work of learning disabled/neurodiverse artists to a wider audience.
5. Alongside participants and the Creative Director to develop creative projects and events which are fully inclusive (to show what we can do).
6. Work with both participants and external event organisers to be included in both new and already established mainstream events
7. Alongside the Creative Director, creating and distributing materials for events.
8. Promoting activities/ events to external networks.
9. Maintaining clear communication with participants of events, ensuring they have all the information they need before, during and after events to have a positive experience.
10. Creative workshops with learning disabled groups as and when necessary
If you are passionate about making a difference through the arts we'd love to hear about you. Send us your CV and info in the best format for you outlining your skills and motivation for applying.
27,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm although some evening/weekend work will be required to support events with time off in lieu given for hours worked.