Temporary "Support Worker" Jobs
Floating Support Worker Wanted!
Location: Pan London
Social Care Assignment: 3 Months with likely extension
Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00-17:00
Must have an enhanced DBS Issued within the last 12 months (or on the update service)
Pay: £13.50 + holiday pay = £15.13 per hour or £17.00 via umbrella
Our social care client needs a Floating Support Worker to provide housing related support to vulnerable ex homeless clients, to ensure they maintain their tenancy and get them ready for an independent lifestyle. You will be supporting 25-35 clients in self-contained supported accommodation units around London, the frequency of how often you will need to visit each service user will depend on their level of need. So, this is a great opportunity to be out in the community supporting those who need your advice and guidance most!
The clients themselves have a variety of support needs and come from a variety of backgrounds including low level substance misuse issues, ex-rough sleepers and those who are battling various low - medium risk mental health issues. You will be helping them improve and obtain the skills and knowledge they need to maintain their property and live an independent life. You will need to demonstrate patience, perseverance, and motivation to really get the best out of your case load, in this social care position
- Travel costs during working hours will be expensed
- Must be available to work 37.5 hours a week over the following shift patterns:
09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, 5 days a week
Duties:
- Oversee a case load of 25-35 low to high needs clients
- Organising your week by booking appointments with each client
- Writing up the monthly and weekly reports using clear written communication
- Helping your clients with budgeting, advising around what they can afford and how to get the most out of their financial position
- Help each client maintain their tenancy, reporting any damages, help each client keep on top of their financial responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain a positive relationship between your client and their landlord
- Support clients emotionally
- Empower you clients and encourage them to take up hobbies, attend appointments and apply for work, education, or training
- Encourage your client to engage with the community
- Promote independence and teach life skills
If you feel that you have the relevant expertise and skills to tackle this role? do you feel that you are the person to help mentor and guide these vulnerable individuals? Then contact Morgan Hunt now! Our social care client needs YOU!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Young person's Support Worker
Our social care client is looking to recruit a young person's Support Worker to work within their supported accommodation site in Wandsworth.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Location: Wandsworth, Closest station (Tooting Broadway)
Assignment: 3 months +
Hours: 40hrs pr week (Full-Time) (Mon-Fri 9-5 or 12-8pm) One in every 4-5 weeks- Saturday or Sunday shift. When you do a weekend, you get a day off in the week
Pay: £14.56 + holiday pay = £16.32 per hour or £19.00 per hour via a umbrella company
The role
The client group being supported is those leaving care in the Wandsworth area, who will need tenancy related support as well as advice and guidance to help them best prepare for an independent lifestyle once they move on from the service
Responsibilities
- As the young person's Support Worker, you will manage your own case load putting together support plans based on their circumstances and aims, incorporating and encouraging education, training, and employment.
- Overseeing a case load of 6 low to medium needs young people aged 16-21
- Key working clients 1-1, gaining their trust, assisting with their benefits, and helping with their budgeting/finances
- Updating needs and risks assessments of the young people and incorporating your updates into each support plan
- Writing up the weekly and monthly reports on each member of your case load to maintain an organised, structured workplace. This will ensure that a supportive, yet empowering environment is supplied
Candidate
The successful social care candidate for the role of young person's Support Worker will have:
- Experience working with young people in a similar service
- A genuine passion for working with young people
- Knowledge of ETE, benefits and independent living skills
- An enhanced child and adult checked DBS issued within the last 12 months and/or on the update service.
This role gives you the opportunity to gain employment within a reputable charity within a unique project. It is perfect for someone who has the passion and ability to have an impact on the lives of young people.
Apply now! Before someone else does!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Specialist Practitioner - Hope Intensive Support Team
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner to join our Hope Intensive Support Team, a peripatetic unit committed to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families facing multiple disadvantages and seeking refuge from domestic abuse. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering intensive, well-planned support to empower our clients to recover from trauma, ensure their safety, and address additional challenges they may encounter.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate:
- Embody and uphold the organisation's vision, values, and strategic objectives.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, staying updated on legislation, standards, and best practices.
- Stay informed about the organisation's operating environment.
Main Tasks:
- Conduct thorough needs assessments for individuals and families.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by engaging relevant third-party agencies.
- Develop strong one-to-one relationships with clients, utilising trauma-informed approaches.
- Apply expertise in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
- Employ a client-centred, strengths-based approach aligned with organisational values.
- Manage and coordinate personalised support plans, respecting client's wishes and priorities.
- Assist clients in understanding available mental health recovery options.
- Enhance client's strengths and community involvement through tailored interventions.
- Advocate for client's rights and needs, providing emotional and practical support.
- Ensure structured support plans reflect client's evolving situations and priorities.
- Foster effective professional relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with legislation and policy.
- Respond effectively to crises, safeguarding issues, and complaints.
- Oversee specific client caseloads and liaise with related professionals while adhering to data protection policies.
- Participate in regular supervision sessions to review client-related work.
- Collaborate in tasking and coordinating efforts to manage client risks and needs effectively.
- Develop and review robust risk management plans with clients.
- Implement safeguarding measures in line with organisational policies.
- Advocate for client's specialist needs with external partner agencies.
- Support clients in engaging with relevant programs and opportunities.
- Maintain flexibility within assigned shift patterns.
General:
- Fulfill additional duties as required.
- Participate in the 24/7 onsite rota.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, and clients.
- Demonstrate proficiency in recognising, responding to, and reporting safeguarding issues.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and organisational policies.
- Respect and accommodate the diversity of our community.
- Stay updated on organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct.
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting individuals facing multiple disadvantages, particularly in cases of domestic abuse.
- Proficiency in trauma-informed approaches and mental health support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to upholding organisational values and safeguarding principles.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those most in need. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated Hope Intensive Support Team.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Domestic Abuse Worker (Refuge)
Salford
Temporary - ongoing
Full time hours
To start as soon as possible
Morgan Hunt is working with a leading, national domestic abuse charity to recruit a Domestic Abuse Worker for their services in Salford. This is a full time, temporary role whilst permanent recruitment takes place and will involve working across two refuges supporting those fleeing domestic violence.
As a Domestic Abuse Worker, you will be responsible for;
- Managing an allocated caseload of women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
- Completing safety plans and risk assessments for those living within the refugee.
- Completing support plans personalised to the needs of those living within the refuge.
- Providing advice and guidance to those fleeing domestic abuse, whilst signposting to appropriate external organisations where necessary.
- Ensuring accurate, up to date case notes for each resident.
- Liaising with external agencies and professionals around the needs of each resident within the refuge.
- Ensuring the refuge is a clean, safe environment for those living within the refuge.
- Supporting residents with benefit applications and housing applications for long term accommodation.
The candidate - Domestic Abuse Worker
- Experience of supporting those fleeing domestic abuse.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and or other vulnerabilities i.e. severe and enduring mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse.
- The ability to manage challenging behaviours.
- An understanding of safeguarding and how to respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
As the role involves covering two refuges, the candidate will be required to driver. A current Enhanced DBS is also essential for this role.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Lead Worker - Temporary Accommodation, Move-On Specialist
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, independent role where you can utilise your skills to drive rapid interventions and facilitate transitions for those in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Location: Lambeth, London
Hours: Mon - Fri - 09:00-17:00
Assignment: minimum of 3 months (Likely extension, possible permanent opportunity)
Pay: £16.40 + HOLIDAY PAY = £18.38 Per hour or £20.00 via umbrella company
About Us:
Our leading homelessness charity client is seeking a new lead worker for their team. The service supports vulnerable people experiencing homelessness who are in Temporary Accommodation (TA) in Lambeth. Their mission is to support single homeless individuals with low to complex needs, facilitating their transition from TA to independent living through rapid intervention and tailored move-on support.
Role Overview:
As a Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting clients placed in Temporary Accommodation within Lambeth. Your primary focus will be on facilitating suitable move-on solutions for individuals in accordance with their needs, driving rapid interventions, and providing independent advocacy for clients without direct managerial assistance. This is a highly community-oriented role that requires a self-starter with sound understanding or a background in move-on and outreach services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of clients with a focus on facilitating rapid transitions and move-on solutions.
- Conduct thorough assessments to understand client needs and advocate on their behalf.
- Engage with clients to increase case load and foster meaningful community connections.
- Work independently to develop and implement tailored support plans that promote independence and stability.
- Collaborate closely with the team of Lead Workers to ensure cohesive service delivery and support.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in move-on/outreach services is essential.
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to advocate for clients independently.
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a high-caseload environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a community-based setting.
- An Adult DBS check is required for this role.
We anticipate this role will be popular so if you are keen, please apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
With over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.
We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:
Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.
Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately or have no more than a 1 week notice period to be considered as the majority of our temporary positions are starting asap.
Recovery Practitioner
We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
- Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
- Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
- Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
- Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
- Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
- Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
- Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Job Title: Assessment Hub Caseworker
Base: Newham, London
Reports to: Team Leader
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Pay: £14 + holiday pay = £15.69 or £19.00 per umbrella per hour
Assignment: 1 month with potential extension
Purpose of Role:
As an Assessment Hub Caseworker at our confidential Newham Integrated Rough Sleeper Service, you will play a vital role in rapidly assessing service users within a 28-day assessment centre and creating suitable and sustainable Move-On Plans to resolve homelessness. Your responsibilities also include engaging with individuals leading a street-based lifestyle,' including those sleeping rough, with the objective of connecting them with the appropriate services and facilitating their transition into more stable living conditions. You'll work to increase service user choice, involvement, and empowerment, promoting sustainable change while coordinating efforts to achieve positive outcomes for each client. Additionally, you'll focus on building and strengthening service user's personal strengths and social networks, both in the UK and their country of origin.
This role demands flexibility and a proactive approach to engage with hard-to-reach service users and provide a range of effective interventions. Key activities include identifying and establishing contact with service users sleeping rough, including those initially unwilling to engage with services. You'll collaborate with drug and alcohol teams to facilitate access to treatment, work with Mental Health Agencies to address mental health issues and ensure ongoing health care access for service users. Moreover, you'll support efforts to divert newcomers to rough sleeping, encourage people to return to their home communities, and cooperate with local Housing Providers to maximise accommodation opportunities.
You'll participate in street counts when required, represent the team at external forums, and maintain accurate service user records in compliance with Change Grow Live's procedures and protocols. This role may entail working irregular hours, including unsociable hours and during severe weather conditions.
General terms of reference:
- In carrying out the above duties, you will:
- Work flexibly across operational sites as required.
- Maintain an agreed number of hours of work to ensure optimal service provision.
- Continuously seek to improve your personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and supervision processes.
- Stay updated on developments in services, legislation, and practices relevant to the client group.
- Promote anti-discriminatory practice in alignment with professional and legislative frameworks and organisational policies.
- Ensure the implementation of all CGL policies.
- Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
- Person Specification
Education Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping and/or begging.
- In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, mental health.
- Understanding of service users who have multiple and complex needs.
- Understanding the importance of multi-agency working within a strength-based, asset-building approach and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Experience in facilitating multi-agency meetings.
- Experience and commitment to working positively in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Strong administrative, recording, and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures applicable to children and vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of Supported Housing.
- Good knowledge of services available to our client group in Newham.
Abilities and Skills:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Confidence to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of services, representing the organisation and creating effective pathways.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team.
- Ability to work with confidence and patience with clients unwilling to engage with services and those exhibiting challenging behaviour.
- Willingness to work unsociable hours as and when required.
- Good level of IT literacy, including the ability to use IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to critically reflect and evaluate interventions, service delivery, and areas for development.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working as part of an assessment team or an outreach team.
- Experience of working with service users sleeping rough.
- Experience of working in a social care environment.
- Knowledge of local services and geography.
- This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Referral / Duty Line Worker
Temp: 6 - 8 week contract
Pay: £13-18 per hour
Location: London with hybrid working
Part time or full time hours offered
Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to join us as a Referral Line Worker with a focus on service level admin and data/CRM management.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Referrals: Efficiently handle new referrals, ensuring a smooth and prompt intake process.
- Info Mailbox: Respond promptly and thoughtfully to inquiries received through the info mailbox, maintaining a high standard of communication.
- Data Management: Ensure accurate and timely input of data into the system, contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.
- Reports: Pull reports prior to quarter-end, supporting the organisation's commitment to data-driven decision-making.
- Funding Streams: Assist in the allocation of funds to relevant service areas, ensuring financial resources are optimally utilised.
Qualifications:
- Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience in CRM management and data entry.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Familiarity with funding stream processes is advantageous.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to contribute to a vital LGBTQ+ support network.
- Professional development in data and CRM management.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
Please note, you have to be part of the LGBTQ+ community to be suitable for this role due to the mission and service users that will be involved!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Harris Hill is searching for an Alumni and Development Executive for around 3 months to cover a leaver.
This role will need to start around the 22nd April for a handover with the current postholder. The post can be 3, 4 or 5 days per week but on the understanding that this be hybrid based with the need to attend their numerous sites, depending on alumni events.
This role has sites in London and Surrey, so you may need to attend either for specific events. This could be a couple times a month to a few times a week during holiday periods. These essentially correlate to alumi tours of the schools. You would know about these a couple weeks in advance and you would have some power to book these in dates and times that work. This does mean that a driver would be essential so you can get to the location. It is also noted that you could potenitally do the tour and go back and work from home.
Your position in this organisation will be to support the alumni programme. This will include alumni engagement, fundraising, events and other general support. This will include:
Being first point of contact for families of Alumni.
Networking Alumni and families
Overseeing tours of the schools.
Monitor Alumni inbox.
Maintaining database
Events support - tickets and registrations.
Social media- write posts and work with marketing events.
More details can be provided but the above is the main focus for the interim period.
This role also has the opportunity of going permanent,
If you would like to find our more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
A leading Not-for-Profit organsation is looking for additonal Administrative Support within the HR and Recruitment team on a 6 month contract paying 13.50-15.50 P/H including Holiday Pay with also an opportunity of applying for the permanent role after 6 months.
Role Overview: As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization. You'll be the backbone of our administrative processes, supporting various teams and contributing to there overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Office Management: Maintain a well-organized office environment, including managing supplies, equipment, and facilities.
- Communication: Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Data Entry and Record Keeping: Accurately input data, maintain databases, and organize files.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Assist with scheduling meetings, events, and appointments.
- Support to Senior Leadership: Provide administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
- Event Coordination: Assist in organizing workshops, conferences, and community events.
- General Administrative Tasks: Handle photocopying, filing, and other day-to-day administrative duties.
Administrative experience alongside a good understanding of microsoft packages is essential. Charity/Not-For-Profit experience is desirable.
What they offer:
- Hybrid Working
- Supportive and Inclusive environment
- opportunities for professional Growth.
- The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact lives.
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Your new company
A prestigious London Local Authority with a large regional jurisdiction over both the City of London and the county of Greater London are looking to recruit an immediate Learning and Engagement Officer within the authorities popular Art Gallery.
Your new role / purpose of the post
To deliver a successful and newly established creative learning and participation offer for the Authorities Art Gallery.
To ensure engagement with a wide range of audiences and make a positive contribution to the knowledge of the City's history and assets, particularly amongst families and young people, driving audiences at weekends and at times when the City is less busy.
To support the Events Manager to develop new creative and engaging opportunities for participation in a high profile program and deliver high-quality engagement experiences.
Key skills and experience required
- Support the Events Manager to develop and create an exciting, ambitious and original creative learning programme, with the objective to maximise opportunities for engagement with a wide range of audiences, especially young people and families.
- Deliver a year-round programme of creative learning opportunities which culminate in showcase opportunities in the regular annual events calendar and/or as part of a major event, ensuring the projects are of the highest quality and have maximum impact.
- Focus activity at weekends and during school holidays when the City is less busy and the target audiences specified above may be better engaged.
- Support the Event Manager to deliver specific participation and engagement opportunities linked to specific events or shows, with many of these occurring at weekends and on Bank Holidays.
- Work with the Head of Gallery and Amphitheatre to develop and create a creative learning offer for the Gallery, connecting with the wider Programme and delivering against Gallery specific themes (eg exhibitions and the collection); drive event audience footfall into the venue through an attractive and engaging participation package, focused on young people and families.
- Review and revise the Galleries schools programme to ensure the offer is aligned to the wider Programme and that exhibitions and the Gallery's collection are reflected in wider education work as well as at the Gallery. Working with the Events Manager, procure workshop leaders for gallery schools' activity.
- Actively contribute to the development and creation of creative learning projects, workshops and programmes for both current and prospective audiences in line with the strategic vision, including developing budgets, project plans and key aims and objectives.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver paid-for learning and engagement sessions across the City's heritage assets, driving revenues. Similarly, explore revenue opportunities for delivering a financial return across the remit of this role.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders from the local community including, but not limited to, London community groups, formal and informal education sector organisations, arts and non-arts organisations, and City businesses.
- Coordinate and implement a varied creative learning programme, including but not restricted to:
- Engaging with artists and facilitators to deliver work.
- Planning and delivering high-quality arts and education-based workshops and events, noting that this will include the procurement of workshop leaders as appropriate.
- Coordinating production, technical, infrastructure and materials requirements, drawing on the Events Officer roles and freelance technical and production teams where necessary.
- Completing risk assessments and necessary paperwork to ensure compliance.
- Fielding all enquiries regarding the creative learning programme and managing the booking process for any activity.
- Managing a database of participants and ensuring regular communication to retain engagement.
- Ensure the creative learning offer meets all legal and regulatory controls and measures, particularly in relevance to working with young people.
- Act as the Safeguarding Lead
- Identify and execute marketing activity for the creative learning programme, working closely with the Content Team to design and produce required marketing assets.
- Champion creativity, the arts and culture in communities and engage participants within the overarching context of the Programme.
What you'll need to succeed
- A track record of excellence in developing and delivering creative participatory programmes.
- Experience of working with or engaging young people and families in programmes/projects in either an arts, museum, heritage, school or equivalent setting.
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum and the latest initiatives in heritage education.
- Good experience gained in a cultural role, planning and coordinating projects, including compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of successfully managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, suppliers, artists, facilitators and corporate and community partners.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to work well as part of a team and on one's own with minimum supervision, using initiative with accuracy.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to compose a wide range of documents and correspondence in the organisation and delivery of participation projects. (A)
- Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss details and requirements for projects with a broad range of stakeholders and deliver creative sessions for a broad range of audiences.
- Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight timescales whilst running a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet key objectives in the organisation, administration and delivery of events.
- A flexible, enthusiastic, adaptable and creative approach to work.
- A demonstrable interest in the cultural, creative industries and the heritage sector and a passion for engaging a wide range of people in creative learning opportunities.
What you'll get in return
The chance to work in a interesting and unique role delivering learning to young audiences
Hybrid working - 2 or 3 days in the office per week, the rest working from home. 35 hours p/w (Mon-Fri)
*1 Saturday in 4 will be required to be worked; for a regular family event, TOIL - time in lieu offered in return.
What you need to do now
If you are you a confident communicator with a passion for working with young people and interpreting learning to a varied audience in a exhibition setting?Perhaps you have worked in education or in a heritage setting and are available for a new challenge?
You must hold a valid Enhanced DBS and have this on the DBS update service.If your experience matches the above, please get in touch with your CV at
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