Job Details

Please note that the roles will involve travel across Yorkshire including last minute cover as needed, and that occasional late working will be required as needed to ensure we’re working in line with our policies.

The roles will involve working 6 hours per day during term time, Monday – Friday, with four days of Programme delivery, and one day in our office.

In addition to work during term time there will be mandatory meetings and training outside of term time; staff will take days off throughout the year to allow them to come in outside of term time.

At Purple Patch Arts, we use our unique Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard. Our approach uses creative activities, inclusive learning methods, and creates safe environments where everyone is empowered to express themselves, and to engage with, and understand, themselves, other people and the world around them. We listen to learning-disabled people, shape our work around their wants and needs, and support them to become powerful advocates for themselves and their community. We make magic together. We see the impact of our work on a daily basis, in the increased wellbeing, confidence, independence and communication skills of our participants, and the ripple effect this has on their support networks.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be met by Purple Patch Arts.

Purple Patch Arts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are a Mindful Employer and a recognised Disability Confident Committed employer, promoting rewarding and meaningful employment opportunities for everyone. It’s important to us that you feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work and warmly welcome applicants identifying as disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQI+, from all faiths, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and genders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

As a value-led employer our priority is to recruit people who share our outlook and vision. A strong applicant will be able to demonstrate all of the following:

• A strong commitment to Purple Patch Arts’ values, the Purple Patch Approach, and the future direction of the organisation
• A creative and dynamic approach to work
• Experience of delivering multi-disciplinary arts sessions (dance, drama, movement, music, art)
• Experience of working with people with diverse needs
• Experience of a teaching / learning environment
• Experience of monitoring learner progression
• Experience working to a Scheme of Work
• Experience and confidence working successfully within a team
• A compassionate and accessible approach to communication
• The ability to use initiative in problem solving
• The ability to follow direction
• A positive attitude to development and change
• Excellent communication skills via phone and email
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent organisational skills and time management, and the ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to work within policies and procedures
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel in order to meet the needs of the organisation

While not essential, being able to demonstrate any of the following will strengthen your application:

• Experience of working with learning-disabled people and their support networks
• Experience of implementing creative evaluation and consultation methods
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice models
• Experience of supporting co-facilitation opportunities
• Teaching qualification or a degree in an arts / arts therapy related subject
• Be a car owner and driver, or demonstrate a willingness to make this commitment