Workshop Facilitator

We are looking to recruit and enthusiastic person who has a flare for all things crafty

Our purpose built centre has spaces for craft workshops, a drama and theatre space, media room and a recently updated sensory room.

The role will attract the new rate of £11.44. with effect from 1st April. We require 3 days per week ideally Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Details of the job description:

- Work independently and as part of a team to run workshops
- Recognised qualification or vocational experience in têxtiles and or creative design/craft
- Undertake regular client reviews and assessments
- Ability to use a variety of creative mediums to support the scheduled workshops
- Provide support to clients to engage in activities/workshop sessions
- To work therapeutically to provide support and training for all who work in the Organisation to gain knowledge and to work with empathy, acceptance whilst promoting diversity and equality
- Some flexibility required as there may be the requirement for some occasional weekend working depending on scheduled programmes

**Role Specific Duties**

Work independently and as part of the team to deliver workshops which will include but are not limited to:
Creative Crafts - Painting, sewing, weaving etc, cooking, drama, media, gardening, like skills assisting and supporting preparation of the same from conception to delivery.

Provide support to clients to communicate, engage and express themselves through creative means

Identification of individual needs and adapt activities accordingly

Understand and be confident is using a variety of mediums e.g. têxtiles, paint, Papier-Mache whilst also taking into consideration colour, texture, size etc

Small animal welfare and care

Undertake regular client reviews and assessments

Select and utilise donations

Organisation and display of art work, sculptures, furniture

Upcycle and reuse to create revamped saleable goods

Support in promoting activities, events and exhibitions

Participate in meetings

Adhere to policies and procedures

Some janitorial aspects to the role i.e. keeping workspaces and stock areas clean and tidy

Participate in regular supervisions

Ability to multi-task

Follow all GDPR guidelines, respecting confidentiality and privacy at all times

Training as per training plan developed by the training department

Foster the values of Acorn Village and our Organisational expectations of behaviour and attitude

Be an advocate for and promote the Charity

Any other task deemed appropriate to the role

Passionate for making a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability

Enthusiastic for improving the working environment and support engagement

Approachable and of a positive disposition

An effective communicator

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathic and caring attitude to facilitate working alongside others in a compassionate and non-judgemental manner

Hands on

Flexible and adaptable

**Knowledge & Skills**

Recognised qualification pertinent to the role or vocational experience (minimum of 1 year, evidence required)

Innovative and imaginative

General interest in all things craft related i.e. têxtiles, painting, etc

Some understanding of safeguarding

Ability to be able to reflect

A good working knowledge in the use of the suite of Microsoft programmes is preferable

Good organisational skills

You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands

Proactive at all times and able to work on own initiative

Professional and confident with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

You will have the ability to form effective relationships with people at all levels and to communicate well over the telephone, face to face and in writing

Ability to assimilate new information quickly

The centre is located within a 14 acre site of stunning gardens and surroundings.

We are able to offer a training programme, discounted food in our Walled Garden Cafe, wellbeing services and the opportunity to enhance the lives of adults with a learning disability.


**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manningtree: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- creative and têxtile skills: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person