HOOT CREATIVE ARTS LTDJob Application Information Pack

Post: Support Worker/Arts and Mental Health

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Hoot Creative Arts Application Information PackApplication Instructions

Application Information PackPost: Support Worker/Arts and Mental HealthTemporary fixed term contract until 31st March 2019Potential for extension subject to funding

Thank you for your interest in this post. 

Please apply on-line, using the downloadable application form, stating why you are interested in the post and detailing what skills and experience you would bring to it, with specific reference to the job description and person specification.

Return your completed application to: info@hootmusic.co.uk with ‘Support Worker/Arts and Mental Health’ in subject box.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th June at noon.Unfortunately we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Interviews: Shortlisted candidate interviews will be held in Huddersfield on Tuesday 26th June

Expected start date:  Early August 2018

Further informationFor an informal discussion about the post ring Tor McKenzie on 01484 516224

A Job Description & Person Specification is provided in this pack.

We wish you luck with your application.

Hoot Creative Arts Application Information PackBackground Information

‘When you are making something you are, in a small way, changing the world’(Grayson Perry, BBC Reith Lectures, 2013)

Hoot Creative Arts is a leading provider in participatory arts & health.  We are a charitable company offering a range of opportunities for people to get involved in music, dance, singing, creative writing, visual arts and other creative activities as a way of improving emotional and physical wellbeing.  We are a Strategic partner with Kirklees Council’s Creative Economy Team in developing Culture & Health and Music for Kirklees, an approved provider and Creative Partner to South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust and an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).  A staff team of 15 benefits additionally from a range of associate artist input, and close working relationships with a variety of Arts and Health providers.Hoot is commissioned by Kirklees Health and Social Services to deliver the Mental Health Creative Arts Service.  The Service is delivered across two distinct programmes:

Out of the Blue, for people in Kirklees aged 18+ to help recover, improve or maintain their mental health and wellbeing, offering a programme of one-to-one and group activities and progression   routes,   alongside  opportunities   to   peer   support   and   contribute   to   peer-led activity.

Breathing Space:   our   ground   breaking   dementia   project   offers   positive   creative   time together for people living with dementia and their partner, carer or support worker.

Hoot is recruiting a Support Worker to work in the Out of the Blue programme

This programme offers a variety of creative opportunities to get involved in, and operates under the principles of co-production.    With the help and support  of our Key Workers,  each participant  is encouraged to develop a Creative Arts Plan, which identifies strengths, works towards agreed goals, builds confidence and skills and supports progress towards integration, autonomy and self-reliance.The  benefits   of   the  programme,  measured  using  our   “6  Ways   to  Wellbeing”   tool,   include   the following:

Growing artistic skills & self-expression, making choices, expressing yourself, and finding a voice.

Growing a sense of inclusion and involvement in a community, socialising and making new relationships.

Skills development, opportunities to gain income, or help to access direct payments, putting people in charge of their own support.

Improving health & mood. Taking pride in achievements. And just as importantly, having fun!

We are now looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated worker to take up one of our Support Worker/Arts and Mental Health posts for the Out of the Blue service.We are looking for someone with a passion for the value of community arts to health and wellbeing and the skill to help facilitate the expression of the innate creativity of others.

Hoot Creative Arts Application Information PackJob Description

Job title: Support Worker/Arts and Mental Health - Out of the Blue (OOB)

Contract: Temporary fixed term until March 31st 2019 (potential for extension                                         subject to funding)

Place of Work: Hoot, Bates Mill, Milford Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX

Salary: Currently £17,681 - £17,792, point 14 – 15 (pro rata) depending                                            on experience , plus pension contribution

Other benefits              5% pension contribution; contractual sick pay

Hours of work: 26 hours (3.5 days)

Responsible to: Contract Manager,  OOB

General Purpose:To facilitate participants using the Out of the Blue co-production model to use and develop their existing abilities and skills;  to enable participants to develop their own Creative Arts Plan; provide lead artist support; ensure the collection of information, so that the organisation can provide monitoring and evaluation data as required by commissioners and funders and for publicity purposes.

Specific Duties To facilitate participants best use of the creative arts service in one-to-one and group 

settings, and to work alongside individuals to collaboratively design and review their Creative Arts Plan (CAP)

To assist the lead artist in preparation for creative sessions and the delivery of the art-form as required including debrief and team meetings; to be jointly responsible for fostering excellent communication pathways between the artist and key working/Out of the Blue team.

To be responsible for responding to referrals and arranging participant induction. To contribute to the delivery of weekly Welcome Sessions for participants.

To assist in the identification of potential volunteers and peer support workers as individuals develop; to contribute to the development and delivery of volunteer and peer support worker training as appropriate.

To facilitate peer-led DIY sessions in the absence of a lead artist.

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To be responsible for maintaining and updating group records (both paper and electronic) in line with Hoot’s Data Protection policy, for the purpose of monitoring 

and evaluation by commissioners and Hoot.

To meet and work co-operatively with other Key Workers at regular intervals to cross reference registers and monitoring information, to update and amend records as necessary for commissioners and Hoot.

To contact participants and referrers by phone and email for referral enquiries, tracking and other purposes.

To contribute to the timely and accurate collection of data for quarterly monitoring reports to commissioners.

To contribute to devising and delivering participant consultation opportunities and events.

To monitor potential struggles from participants, both artistic and personal and respond appropriately.

Other: To work across North and South Kirklees as required by the artistic programme. To provide support and facilitation to other groups and activities as and when 

required. To work within Hoot’s policies and procedures framework at all times – including 

safeguarding adults at risk, professional boundaries and data protection - and ensure any staff/volunteers you are responsible for do so as well

To contribute to the organisation’s commitment to action on Equality and Diversity and developing an ageless and dementia friendly service.

To attend and contribute to team meetings and the development of the artistic programme.

To take responsibility for contributing as a member of Hoot’s Creative Professional Development team.

To attend supervision/appraisal with your line manager. To undertake any other tasks, which from time to time may be required in support of 

the organisation’s aims and objectives.

E = ESSENTIAL     D = DESIRABLE    for applicants to meet relevant standard

Hoot Creative Arts Application Information PackPerson Specification

CRITERIA STANDARD E/D MEASURED BY

Work experience

Proven experience of working with adults who experience mental health problems (including severe and enduring conditions).

E Application Form/ Interview

Proven experience of providing facilitation and support to groups of adults engaged in creative activities.

E Application Form/ Interview

Experience of working in a voluntary or community arts organisation.

D Application Form/ Interview

Skills Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.

E Application Form/ Interview

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to tight deadlines and produce accurate work under pressure.

E Application Form/ Interview

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally. E Application Form/ Interview

Excellent administration skills.  Ability to use a range of computerised office systems & software’s (Word Processing, Excel Spread sheets, CRM database etc.)

E Application Form

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. E Application Form/ Interview

Ability to work appropriately and sensitively with people experiencing mental health needs in 1-1 and group contexts

E Application Form/Interview

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and adhere to policy and procedures.

E Application Form/Interview

Knowledge Understanding of Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding and other organisational policy.

E Application Form/ Interview

Knowledge of local mental health services. D Application Form/ Interview

Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to working with people with mental health needs.

E Application Form/ Interview

Knowledge and understanding of Co-production model of working.

E Application Form/ Interview

Personal Support for Hoot ethos. E Application Form/ 

Interview

Interest in the arts and understanding of the impacts and benefits of participatory arts.

E Application Form/ Interview

Organised & Methodical approach to work. E Application Form/ Interview

Ability to travel across Kirklees and beyond. E Application Form

Driving License. D Application Form

Hoot Creative Arts Application Information PackEqual Opportunities & Diversity PolicyINTRODUCTION/STATEMENT OF INTENTHOOT recognises that many people are discriminated against. It accepts it has a responsibility for taking action against such discrimination. HOOT is striving to be an

Equal Opportunities organisation. Its aim is to ensure that no-one connected to HOOT receives less favourable treatment than others, on the grounds of :

Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation

These are known as Protected Characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010. Hoot will also not discriminate on the grounds of lack of formal qualifications or responsibility for dependants.

1.1 HOOT promotes positive images of mental health, and will take positive action to ensure that our services are equally available, accessible and relevant to anyone with a mental health need. HOOT aims to ensure that members of any section of society likely to be disadvantaged or discriminated against find it easy and straightforward to get involved in creative activities with HOOT.We aim to show a positive and enabling attitude to employees and job applicants.

1.2 HOOT’S Board will be responsible for the development, implementation and the monitoring of the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Action Plan.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of Hoot’s Equality and Diversity policy, all applicants are asked to complete the Monitoring Form, which will be detached from the application for anonymity.