Crafts Group Leader
hace 28 días
York
Crafts Group LeaderLocation: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RFSalary: £9,865.80 per annum (FTE £26,426.25 based on 37.5 hours)Hours: 14 hours per week – Mondays plus one additional day (Tuesday or Wednesday preferred)Are you a creative craftsperson looking for a rewarding role?Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities (‘workers') to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include horticulture (growing organic fruit and vegetables, growing plants at the garden nursery, and a contract gardening service for the local community), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration.Brunswick Organic Nursery is seeking a passionate Crafts Group Leader to inspire and support adults with learning disabilities through a variety of creative craft activities.If you have experience in arts and crafts, textiles, jewellery making, illustration, creative workshops or community arts , and enjoy helping others develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you.About the RoleAs a Crafts Group Leader, you'll lead small groups in producing high-quality handmade products for sale while encouraging creativity, confidence and independence.You will:Lead engaging arts and crafts sessionsSupport adults with learning disabilities to develop practical and creative skillsProduce high-quality handmade products for retail saleIntroduce new craft ideas and projectsCreate a positive, inclusive and supportive environmentWork as part of a friendly charity team making a real differenceCurrent projects include using original artwork designs across a range of products such as greeting cards and notebooks, as well as weaving, jewellery making, and dried flower crafts.About YouThe ideal candidate will have:Experience in arts, crafts or creative designA passion for supporting and developing othersExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCreativity and enthusiasm for introducing new ideasThe ability to motivate and inspire people of all abilitiesExperience in social care, education or community projects is desirable but not essentialBenefitsFull paid trainingEnhanced DBS paid for7 weeks' holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)Supportive charity environmentOpportunity to make a genuine differenceApply TodayIf you're a creative individual with a passion for people and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS.Apply now and complete the employer's application form sent to your email after applying.Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026.Relevant KeywordsCrafts Group Leader, Arts and Crafts, Creative Workshop Leader, Craft Instructor, Art Tutor, Creative Practitioner, Community Arts, Illustration, Card Making, Paper Crafts, Handmade Products, Creative Facilitator, Workshop Leader, Art and Design, Adult Learning, Learning Disabilities, Support Worker, Social Care, Community Support Worker, Wellbeing, Jobs, Inclusion, Vocational Skills, Creative Education, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Creative Support Worker, Arts Coordinator, York Jobs, Part Time Jobs York.TPBN1_UKTJ