Overview
We are looking for a Creative Arts Coordinator to bring imagination, structure and purpose to art sessions that support people living with dementia. This is a role where your drawing and painting skills will be at the heart of helping people express themselves, discover new possibilities, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something of their own.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading creative workshops tailored to individual interests and abilities
* Using drawing and painting to encourage confidence and connection
* Supporting people both in groups and one-to-one
* Planning outings and activities to enrich the experience of those we support
* Coordinating volunteers to keep sessions running smoothly
What We're Looking For
* Strong skills in drawing and painting, with the ability to share them in an accessible way
* A background in the arts, ideally with or working towards a qualification
* Enthusiasm, creativity, and the confidence to inspire others
* An understanding of dementia and how creativity can support wellbeing
* Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
This isn't just about running art sessions. It's about creating moments of joy, dignity and connection that can brighten someone's day and leave a lasting impact.
If you're ready to use your creativity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us turn every brushstroke into something truly meaningful.
Benefits and Working with CrossReach
We offer benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others. This includes access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We provide a contributory pension plan and life cover. Enhanced family-friendly policies and a health cash plan are available to support health and wellbeing. A care concierge service is available to assist with life challenges. We also support your training and development, including professional membership fees where appropriate.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, varied services, and a commitment to understanding the needs of the people we support. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services in Christ's name to support people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ's name, the job requires you to have a Christian faith and to be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and to meet the standards for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ anyone who does not have permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We check entitlement to work for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the very best people to build a diverse and talented team. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Please submit your application at an early stage.
Additional Information For Candidates
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