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Assistant Creative Workshop Facilitator
Closing date to apply: Midday, Monday 22 June
We are looking for an energetic freelance Assistant Creative Workshop Facilitator to support delivery of our project Sound ON over the summer school holidays, with children aged 6 years upwards who are experiencing homelessness.
Sound ON provides regular creative activity that aims to improve mental health & wellbeing plus communication & social skills for children and young people experiencing homelessness. Sound ON is for children aged 6 upwards who are living in South Essex Homes’ temporary accommodation for families.
The Assistant Workshop Facilitator will support the project team in delivering high-quality creative sessions within Chaucer House. This role is integral to ensuring a supportive, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants while maintaining the project's artistic and educational goals.
Sound ON is supported through funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
HOW TO APPLY
We welcome & encourage applications from people under represented within our sector including those with lived experience of the issues affecting the communities we work with.
To apply send a covering letter (max 500 words) or video (max 2 mins) plus CV & contact details of two referees to alison@elevatorarts.co.uk
Download the full Job Description
Closing date to apply: Monday, 22 June 2026, 12pm
Interviews will take place online on Monday 29 June and Thursday 2nd July, please let us know if there are any dates/ times you will not be available.
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check. As a freelancer you will be responsible for your own tax & NI.
If you require any further information, have specific access needs or would like an informal chat about the role please contact alison@elevatorarts.co.uk
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Contract start date: 10 July 2026
Planning & Prep - July 2026
5x sessions at 4:30pm-6pm on
Wednesday 29 July
Wednesday 5 August
Wednesday 12 August
Wednesday 19 August
Wednesday 26 August
Final evaluation Aug - Sept
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Sessions will take place at:
Chaucer House, Chestnut Grove, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 5HG
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Session delivery incl. planning & prep -
(£35 per hour x 1.5 hours)x 5 sessions = £262.50
Plus
4 hrs additional meeting time @ £18 per hr = £72
Total fee: £334.50
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Essential:
Experience of assisting and/or leading delivery of arts and/or drama workshops with children and young people.
Knowledge and experience of implementing Child Protection & Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Desirable:
Experience of working on creative projects that support mental health & wellbeing.
Experience of working with children experiencing homelessness and/or multiple barriers to social inclusion.
Experience of working across art forms such as spoken word, storytelling, devising, physical theatre, visual arts and crafts.
In receipt of recent Child Protection and Safeguarding training.
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check. As a freelancer you will be responsible for your own tax & NI.
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Support the Lead Facilitator to deliver a high-quality creative project.
Adopt a young people-centred approach, responding to the individual and collective needs of participants.
Collaborate with the Creative Team during project planning and delivery.
Attend meetings with Elevator Arts and project partners as required.
Assist with workshop delivery, including preparing materials, engaging participants, and resolving technical issues.
Follow health and safety procedures and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
Contribute to project evaluation through feedback collection, reflection, and reporting.
Adhere to Elevator Arts’ Safeguarding and Child Protection policies, ensuring the welfare and safety of all participants.
