Creative Facilitator recruitment – Cake & Create

 

                                                                               cake & create workshopsOVERVIEW: 

Lightbox Theatre is seeking a versatile and experienced workshop co-facilitator to run informal creative workshops for adults at St Paul’s Learning Centre, Bristol in winter 2023.

Over 10 weeks this drop-in pilot scheme called CAKE & CAKE will aim to reduce isolation and boost mental health in adults through creativity, in a welcome space with warm refreshments.

We are interested in hearing from facilitators who are passionate about community cohesion and the wellbeing benefits of creativity.

Subject to funding there is also the further possibility of workshops running during subsequent terms.

 

DATES: the weekly workshops will run from Tues 10th Jan –  Tues 21st March 2023 (with a half term break on 14.2.23).   

FEE: £100 per session (freelance)

 Application deadline: Friday 11th November 2022 at 5pm

Interview (via zoom): w/c 21st November 2022

 

ABOUT LIGHTBOX THEATRE:

Lightbox Theatre is a professional theatre company and registered charity based at St Pauls Learning Centre, the company discovers and brings to life dramatic stories that are untold or overlooked. 

 

Since its formation 10 years ago, we have produced critically acclaimed productions of overlooked works and worked extensively in communities to discover untold stories which inspire future shows and shed light on people or situations that are overlooked. We also run subsidised storytelling and drama workshops in community settings. Through all our productions, community engagement and participation opportunities we aim to reach out to new audiences and in particular young people, older people and those affected by poverty and mental ill-health.  Since the pandemic we have been looking for new ways to engage people in creative activities which has included the provision of creative kits for local families. For more details visit: www.lightboxtheatre.co.uk

 

 

JOB SPECIFICATION:

We are looking to recruit a versatile practitioner with experience of single-handedly organising and leading groups for adults, to co-facilitate workshop sessions involving a range of creative disciplines. We welcome applications from candidates of various creative disciplines from music to photography to painting and craft. 

The Facilitator will facilitate sessions for up to 15 adults, with the ability to ensure people feel included, comfortable and have fun in an environment that is playful but safe while they make or do. 

All applicants should have an Enhanced DBS check or be prepared to undergo a DBS check before they can commence work.

 

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

  • A minimum of 1 year experience working as a creative facilitator and leading workshops with adults, preferably within a community arts, education or mental health capacity. 
  • A background in creative arts either through arts educational or therapeutic training 
  • Experience of using artistic mediums with potentially vulnerable adults
  • Passionate about community engagement in St Paul’s and knowledge of working with people from a range of backgrounds, including underrepresented communities and from the global majority 

 

  • Ability to lead sessions with playful authority, inspiring confidence, self-discovery and encouraging creativity  
  • A skilled and personable communicator able to a create culture of positivity within a group 
  • A flexible approach to adapt to the different needs and interests of the group within each session, changing plans as necessary
  • Ability to recognise and intervene when people are either in an unsafe situation, or when the level of response to an adult from others is inadequate or inappropriate 
  • The ability to work under pressure and to react calmly to any challenging situations within the workshops while maintaining a safe, fun, playful environment  

 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with community partners, and report to the Artistic Director
  • A self-starter who can lead, take initiative but work well collaboratively with another facilitator
  • Good project management skills
  • Organised and self-motivated 
  • Commitment to respecting diversity in all its forms

 

 

DESIRABLE:

– DBS checked 

  

TO APPLY:

Please send a CV and short cover letter (outlining why you are interested in the role, what you hope to bring, and your relevant experience working with adults) to Artistic Director Emma Faulkner at emma@lightboxtheatre.co.uk clearly marked “Facilitator recruitment” in the subject line.

Alternatively, applicants are welcome to send applications in a different format, such as submitting a video instead of a cover letter. Videos should be a maximum of 3-4 mins.

We would also be grateful if you could fill in our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return with your application (we separate this from your application and it is anonymous). Copies of this are also available on our website: Lightbox Theatre Equal Op Form

If you would like an informal chat to find out more contact Emma Faulkner on 07966613367 

St Paul’s is a multi-cultural and diverse community. We encourage people from any background to apply for this position but would particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities.

 

Application deadline: 11th November 2022 at 5pm

Interview (via zoom): w/c 21st November 2022