Job Description

Visual Artist (Team Lead) - Aspace2 Day Opportunities

Salary:

10,218 per annum (based on a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 25,545)

Location:

Aspace2

Hours:

2 days per week

Job Summary

This exciting, part-time post at Aspace2 Day Opportunities offers a

qualified Visual Artist

the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and delivering inspiring art and upcycling activities for trainees with learning, physical, or sensory disabilities.

The Visual Artist (Team Lead) will be instrumental in fostering a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment where trainees can explore age-appropriate artistic expression, develop their skills, and build confidence through engaging, hands-on projects. A

strong background in mixed media

is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development:

Design and implement a structured programme of art and upcycling activities that are tailored to the needs, abilities, and interests of the trainees.

Facilitation & Instruction:

Lead dynamic art sessions, demonstrating techniques in painting, drawing,

mixed media

, sculpture, and upcycling materials.

Art Production:

Create

"retail ready" art pieces

for our in-house 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, focusing on cost-effective and sustainable use of resources, including repurposed and upcycled items.

Collaboration:

Work closely with other staff, volunteers, and external artists to develop new projects and opportunities.

Health & Safety:

Ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and individual care plans.

Evaluation & Reporting:

Monitor trainee engagement and progress, maintaining accurate records and providing reports to management as required.

Community Engagement & Exhibitions:

Organise exhibitions, showcases, or public-facing projects to celebrate trainees' achievements. Prepare and organise exhibitions as required.

Social Media:

Manage our arts-related social media page.
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualification

in Fine Art, Design, Community Arts, or a related field

OR

significant experience in leading creative workshops. Demonstrable

strong experience in mixed media

techniques, alongside painting, drawing, and sculpture. 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. Experience working with individuals/groups with learning, physical, or sensory disabilities in an educational or community setting.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10,218.00 per year

Expected hours: 21.5 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person