Roots & Reflections Facilitator Call-Out

The National Lottery Heritage Fund; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Lottery Heritage Fund recrute un Facilitateur Technique pour un projet patrimonial unique au Gloucestershire. Ce rôle implique le soutien aux aînés dans la capture de leurs histoires via des équipements numériques, participant à une initiative inclusive axée sur la mémoire et l'engagement communautaire.

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des adultes âgés, y compris ceux vivant avec des pertes de mémoire.
• Capacité à établir des relations productives.
• Compétences en équipement d'enregistrement numérique et en transcription.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les participants à capturer des histoires en utilisant des outils numériques.
• Aider à la transcription et à l'archivage des histoires.
• Travailler avec des partenaires pour l'interprétation créative des récits.

Skills

Engagement client

Interpersonal

Utilisation de systèmes numériques

Collecte d'histoires orales

Travail avec des personnes âgées

Job description

Roots and Reflections project

We are seeking a Technical Practitioner/Facilitator to support the delivery of a new heritage project that will give senior residents across Gloucestershire the opportunity to record and share their personal stories of social and local histories.

This is a paid freelance opportunity, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (thank you, National Lottery players) delivered in partnership with The Roses Theatre and Gloucestershire Archive.

About The Project

This intergenerational initiative will run across six locations in the county, utilising recording equipment in library LABs and taking mobile equipment to the respective community settings to increase accessibility. The role of facilitator will support participants in capturing their community's stories, guiding both content and use of digital recording tools. They will also help with the transcription and archiving of the stories to be held at Gloucestershire Archives, and work with The Roses Theatre, who will lead the creative youth reinterpretation of the recollections through performance and visual art.

About The Role

The role involves around 10 days' work at each location (or equivalent) at £250.00 per day over a 6-month period commencing on 1.9.2025, including outreach in the respective local areas:

• Tewkesbury
• Cheltenham
• Gloucester
• Stroud
• Coleford
• Chipping Campden
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience and proven track record of good interpersonal and customer engagement
• Experience working with older adults, including individuals living with memory loss or dementia
• Experience of digital systems and recording equipment, storage and licences
• Experience of maintaining productive relationships including colleagues, partners and community outreach
• Previous experience of oral history collection and transcribing is preferred but not essential as training can be provided
• Ability to travel across the County as required.
  
  

All activities and events are inclusive and Dementia Friendly.

Closing Date

Thursday 17th July, 5pm, informal interviews will take place in July.

more info and to apply

Please email if you would like more information.

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