Creative Support Worker

ArtsJobs; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative arts charity is seeking a Creative Support Worker for their Adult Theatre for Social Change group. This role is perfect for an emerging theatre maker or someone with community work experience. You will help facilitate workshops, both online and in-person, fostering creativity and inclusion among participants. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse individuals and contribute to meaningful social change through the arts. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in participatory theatre or community work.
• Ability to support diverse needs in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Adult Theatre for Social Change group.
• Provide administrative support and arrange workshop resources.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Administrative Support

Education

Experience in Participatory Theatre

Youth and Community Work Experience

Job description

Job Summary

Collective Encounters is seeking someone who is organised, creative, and empathetic to support the delivery of our Adult Theatre for Social Change group in Liverpool.

Job Description

Contract type: Fixed term: 5 months, June - October

Hours: 8 per week, including essential attendance at fortnightly workshops on a Saturday

Location: Home working and attendance at workshops in Liverpool City Region

The Company

Collective Encounters is an arts charity specialising in Theatre for Social Change. We aim to use creativity and knowledge for social justice and social change. Operating since 2004 and based in Liverpool, Collective Encounters delivers a broad range of participatory theatre projects, events, and research initiatives, creating new work that builds power.

The Project

The Adult Theatre for Social Change group is Collective Encounters' regular group for adults who want to build skills in theatre and creativity, working towards performances across Liverpool City Region and online. The group meets every other Saturday at St Michael in the City, Upper Pitt Street, L1, and monthly on a Wednesday afternoon online. Check the website for upcoming workshop dates: https://collective-encounters.org.uk/events/. The group has previously created cabarets, forum theatre shows, street theatre, and audio works. Currently, they are working on a theatre performance that aims to inform policy making around Liverpool advice services.

Creative Support Worker

We are seeking someone who is organised, creative, and empathetic to support the delivery of our Adult Theatre for Social Change group. The role would suit an emerging or early-career participatory theatre maker, or someone with experience in youth and community work with an interest in Theatre for Social Change. You will have a commitment to inclusion and be able to support people with a variety of needs to get the most out of the group. You should be confident providing administrative support, arranging workshop resources, and engaging creatively during both online and in-person sessions.

For full details on how to apply, download the recruitment pack from our website.