Job Summary
Looking for a personal assistant/carer to work part-time for a disabled dance and theatre practitioner
Job Description
Hey I'm Niall!
I'm a qualified dance theater director and choreographer. I have a rare neurological condition called moyamoya disease. My vision changes on a day to day basis, it's like ADHD for the eyes. Some days I can see details clearer and then on other days my vision is like a telescope out of focus. My medication helps me through my worst symptoms. Very rarely I can have a TIA (mini stroke). This can be caused by various factors so it is important for me to have a PA monitor me.
I graduated from Brunel University in 2001 with a 2:1 in Modern Theatre. I have had a varied career in theatre and dance and have worked with companies such as Velcro, Rambert, Gloucestershire dance, Impact Theatre and Candoco. These experiences led me to start my own company PrefaceMorn (2007-2018). We made different types of projects during those years and were supported by Arts Council England. After 2018 I had years of being inactive due to personal reasons. Now, I have started to work as a freelance artist again and I am planning to reopen my company in a new format.
I am looking for someone to join my team of personal assistants/carers to support me with my everyday life and my career as a performing arts practitioner. I acknowledge that this role is about personal care, but the ideal person for this role will not only be able to support me in my everyday life, but will also be invested in supporting me with my creative goals. It is highly preferable that the person applying for the job has experience in any form of performing arts themselves.
The job is a part-time role and we are happy to discuss the amount of hours that would best suit you and us in the second round of the application process. The work falls usually between 10am-5pm.
Pay:
The hourly pay is set by The London Borough of Ealing and The London Mayor, which at the moment is £13.85/hour.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
* Open minded
* Keen to contribute structures, that can improve Niall's work and life
* An interest to work artistically together if an opportunity rises
* Level-headed
* Willing to discuss and problem solve together with Niall and the team
* Ability to assist Niall with travel and access his local community
Job Responsibilities
* Preparing breakfast
* Helping with hygiene
* Helping putting on clothes
* Reminding of taking medication
* Cleaning the home environment in depth weekly
* Meal prepping and batch cooking weekly
* Meal prep of a sandwich/reheating leftovers/anything simple for lunch daily
* Planning meals and ordering groceries
* Heating up dinner
* Checking correspondences and taking appropriate action
* Going on walks
* Facilitating calls
* Ensuring I can access my phone and any other assistive devices I have at home
* Going on trips, executed with accessibility in mind
* Support with paying bills, managing finances and accessing bank account (after probation period)
Support for artistic practice:
* Support with applying to grants
* Support with networking
* Support with researching opportunities
* Support with attending rehearsals
* Brainstorming artistic thoughts together
* Attending performances and events that relate to my work
Job Overview
* Job Title: Personal Assistant / Carer for Disabled dance and theatre practitioner
We understand that everyone is different and we want you to apply in whichever way you feel best shows your skills and experience. There are a range of ways that you can apply with us:
1. Send a short video file of yourself (max 4min)
2. Sending a short audio file of yourself (max 4min)
3. Send in a written statement (max one A4)
For all options detail your experience and why you are applying for the role and what about working with Niall interests you (have a look at the responsibilities and requirements in the job description).
In addition to either option send your CV. As an optional task, you can also send in your showreel, portfolio or any other similar file, in which you would like to share possible projects you have been involved in.
The recruitment process for this role will be two stages:
1st stage sending email with option 1, 2 or 3 and CV + optional showreel or other
2nd stage online interview
3rd stage in person conversation
Prefacemorn is a collective working with disabled and able-bodied performers. Prefacemorn focuses on making the world inclusive for visually impaired and neurodivergent people. The company aims to dispel body stereotypes and society's taboos through performance. PrefaceMorn also focuses on being a platform for artistic expression and development for its collaborators.
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