Freelance Elders Practitioner

UK Theatre Association; Quorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Quorn is seeking an experienced Freelance Practitioner to deliver creative workshops for elders. The role involves leading 45-minute sessions in various community settings, focusing on dance and drama inspired by Curve shows. Ideal candidates will have experience working with elders and a passion for the arts. The position is offered at £40 per hour with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of working with elders.
• Experience delivering creative sessions in community settings.
• Clear Enhanced DBS certificate, valid within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 45-minute creative workshops for elders each week.
• Lead dance/drama sessions inspired by shows and activities linked to Curve.
• Work with community settings including care homes and Age UK Memory cafes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Energetic and passionate about arts

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Practitioner to support our busy programme of creative workshops for elders. The freelancer will deliver an average of 1 x 45 min sessions with elders each week in a variety of community settings., We are seeking an experienced Freelance Practitioner to support our busy programme of creative workshops for elders. This position is offered under a freelance agreement, with an rate of £40 per hour. The freelancer will deliver an average of 1 x 45 min sessions with elders each week in a variety of community settings.

The Practitioner will work across Leicester and Leicestershire leading the delivery of creative activities with elders based in care homes and Age UK Memory cafes. The sessions will be dance / drama led and will draw inspiration from shows and activities linked to Curve. Planning for the sessions will be supported by our Community Practitioner. The session days / times will vary each week, suiting a practitioner with a flexible work schedule.

We are looking for experienced applicants with a strong track record of working with elders and delivering creative sessions in community settings. You will be a strong communicator, empathetic, energetic and passionate about the value of arts to enhance the quality of older people and those living with dementia. You will need a clear Enhanced DBS certificate, valid within 2 years and have safeguarding training.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team working as a freelancer, supported by the Creative Programmes team at Curve.