Magpies is a charity that has been supporting adults with learning disabilities in Calderdale for nearly 30 years.
We pride ourselves on offering person-centred care and activities to all our members, to help them to grow and live more independent and fulfilling lives.
We are currently looking for exceptional people to join the team. We have a vacancy within our Day Centre for a Dance & Performing Arts Enabler .
About the Role
To provide a range of dance, drama and fitness sessions to develop members’ confidence, wellbeing, skills and knowledge
Design, plan and teach dance routines for the Magpie Movers to perform at various internal and external events
Write, direct and produce drama shows for the Drama-pies to perform within the day centre
Supporting members to access community opportunities
Forming a positive, friendly and professional relationship with the people you support
Completing paperwork and helping with support plans
Provide leadership to all members, acting as a positive role model at all times
Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am until 4:00 pm (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Salary: £25,876 - £27,612 (subject to experience and probationary period).
Employee Assistance Program / Health Cash PlanTech Scheme / Cycle2Work Scheme
Company Pension Free On-Site Parking
**All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS and references.
About You
Knowledge and experience in dance and/or performing arts
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Reliable and caring
Flexible approach
Ability to use own initiative and lone work
Enthusiastic approach to work
Ability to work effectively with people who have learning disabilities including people who have personal care needs and behaviours that challenge
Ability to support Members with Moving and Handling, including using hoists, wheelchairs, and mobility aids.
Willingness to learn and undertake training
Ability to liaise in a professional manner with other organisations / charities to promote the Magpie Movers and Drama-pies, securing appropriate performance events
Able to use IT applications including Microsoft Office and Magpies databases