Interested in Volunteering?
As Core Arts expands so does our need for volunteers.
We currently have a highly successful volunteer program for those who share Core Arts mission and values. We welcome enthusiastic individuals who are eager to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our members.
- Work directly with members, often working in a group setting or providing 1:1 support in creative activities and creative work planning
- Motivate and assist members in their projects
- Bring technical and practical assistance to the workshop sessions
- Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work
- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers
Volunteers can gain work experience in a particular environment of interest, develop their own skills in tutoring, administration, teaching and reception
Volunteers may also get the chance to participate in external events, perform at gigs, exhibit artwork, and strengthen their own art skills.
Members who would like to develop existing skills and experience work like activity and training; including contributing to the running of Core Arts through the members Involvement Scheme and Core Council are encouraged to join.
Applicants interested in this option and who fit the criteria should contact:
Emily Cubitt, Enrolment Membership Manager – send Emily an email
| Music (Instruments, Singing & Songwriting) |
| Front-of-House |
| Multimedia/ICT |
| Art (Drawing, Painting) |
| Ceramics |
| Printmaking |
| Textiles |
| Sports |
See our timetable for list of courses
Current vacancies
Paid positions
Personal Health Budgets Advisor 
Hours: Full Time one year fixed term contract
Based: Home based and at Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 6DJ
Salary: £26,000-28,000k (Scale) full time – 35 hours p/w
Responsible to: PHB Operational Lead
Deadline: Friday 4th October 2024
Summary
Core Arts Mental Health Creative Charity are looking for a Personal Health Budgets Advisor to join our expanding team.
This role will support the delivery of the personal health budget (PHB) brokerage service in East London, run by Core Arts. As part of the PHB team the successful candidate would support to provide a high quality, person- focused, efficient PHB brokerage service. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring personalised support plans are processed by the brokerage service and the financial management is clearly explained and accessible to PHB holders and referrers. You will respond to PHB queries and manage a case load of PHB referrals, ensuring that they are processed efficiently. Your day-to-day work will be primarily desk based, liaising with mainly clinicians and sometimes budget holders to support the PHB process. You will support training and awareness delivery to teams and work with the team in developing increasing involvement with PHB holders.
The NHS long-term plan intends for personalised care to be ‘business as usual’ therefore opportunities for PHBs are increasing, this service works closely with mental health teams (ELFT) and the PHB lead.
Personal health budgets (PHBs) are a way of personalising care, based around what matters to people and their individual strengths and needs, and their recovery plans. It is an amount of money for a person to purchase an item, activity or package of care agreed between them and their health team. They give people more choice, control and flexibility over their support, allowing them to develop a package of care tailored to what will help them to be well and stay well. Personal health budgets allow for creativity and personalisation. The PHB team support processing requests so people can access the items or activities to support recovery goals.
Key responsibilities
- Process PHB referrals efficiently, ensuring requests are person-centred and recovery focussed outlining personalised recovery goals/plan.
- Offer support and guidance to clinicians on personalised support and how to make referrals to the PHB service- communication would be over the phone, email and online and in-person meetings.
- Deliver training in partnership with ELFT to clinicians about PHBs and how to make a referral and hold awareness sessions to raise the profile of PHBs.
- Ensure that the referral process is streamlined and each stage of a PHB is communicated to ensure responsive budgets to referrals.
- Monitor the online platform Patients Know Best (PKB) for any queries from budget holders about their PHB.
- Keep accurate and up to date records of PHBs on the case management system to support the PHB process and with evaluation.
- Work with finance team to ensure PHBs funds are released quickly and accurately, and risks are identified and managed appropriately.
- Collect case stories to raise the profile of PHBs and demonstrate the impact of the service.
- Work as a team to ensure all referrals are responded to and feedback around approval or process are communications effectively.
- Work in partnership with ELFT to ensure successful joint working.
General responsibilities
- Work to our mission, vision, and values.
- Participate in team meetings and training.
- Team approach including solution focussed discussions and practice.
- Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
- Input and use database to its fullest to ensure monitoring and reporting is accurate.
- Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations.
- Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential
A good understanding of personalised care and the impact that has on health and wellbeing.
Experience of working with people with mental health issues and an understanding of the difficulties they face.
Excellent organisational and IT skills including database experience.
Ability to multi-task and manage a case load, demonstrating skills in prioritisation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience of communicating with a wide variety of people over the phone, email, online and in-person.
Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and prioritise your workload.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and problem solve with the PHB team.
Ability to guide others and relay accurate and useful information to referrers and in training environments
Desiderable
Experience of using and managing a case management system.
Experience and understanding of direct payments or personal health budgets.
Knowledge of mental health services, including current issues in policy and practice.
How to Apply
Please email Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk.
Include your CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the job description. We only accept applicants who upload both CV and covering letter. It’s a legal requirement that you are eligible to work in the UK.
Please note that we will be interviewing as we get suitable applicants.
Deadline: Friday 4th October 2024
Volunteer positions
Front of House Volunteer
Duties and responsibilities
Objective
To assist with the smooth running of the reception area at Core Arts. To make sure that members and visitors feel connected and welcome to the centre and direct enquiries to the relevant person or department. The role also involves keeping the front of house area tidy and ensuring people clean up after themselves. It may also entail some administrative duties from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Be a friendly and welcoming face to all visitors and make sure they are introduced to the relevant person.
- Communicate effectively with the office – reporting anything FOH related to staff team
- Ensure members tick their name in the register and ask visitors to sign in the visitors’ book when they enter the building.
- Promptly inform Membership team if there is an issue with signing in – if someone is not on the list
- Deal with telephone enquiries in a friendly and polite manner.
- Sign for deliveries, informing the office when they arrive
- Assist with occasional administration tasks as required
- Ensure the Front of House area, including sink, coffee area, tables, reception desk and floor are kept clean and tidy by members.
- Report any issues with the drinks machine in liaison with centre H&S officer
- Keep the notice boards up to date and free from clutter when asked by the membership and education coordinator
General Duties
- To ensure that basic Health and Safety procedures are followed within
the department. - To be punctual, committed and professional, this means balancing the needs of Front of House with any personal tasks/activities, these should not distract from the job!
- To work within an equal opportunities framework and observe the Core Arts code of respect.
- To follow Core Arts policies and procedures.
Person Specification
- To be a member of Core Arts.
- To enjoy meeting people and have a friendly approachable manner with good communication skills.
- Able to encourage people to take an interest in Core and be pro-active in making enquiries into their area of interest.
- To have the confidence to remind members to sign the register and adhere to the Core Arts code of respect.
- To communicate effectively with the staff team
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please send with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Sport Volunteer
Job Purpose
Core Sport are looking for several highly motivated Core Sport volunteers to add value to our sporting provisions and aiding mental health recovery through sport. Ideal candidates will have experience in engaging in regular physical activity on a personal level and are friendly, approachable, and highly motivated to get others involves under the leadership of the lead session tutor. Previous experience working with adults with a mental health need of NGB sporting qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
Duties and responsibilities
- To participate, assist and reinforce teaching points of sport session/exercise class under the instruction of the lead tutor, creating a community atmosphere. Outcomes and instructions for the for the sessions will be outlined before and after the sessions with full lesson plan and debrief provided by the tutor.
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals, which they have set out on induction. This may be providing on-to-one support for those who have additional needs.
- To meet and greet members upon arrival and registering attendance of each session, ensuring you make introductions to other members and staff/tutors for those coming to a session for the first time.
- To keep the sports area and storage places tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so be a role model of good practice for members as well as being Covid-19 safe, adhering to policies and procedures in place currently
- Learn how to facilitate and lead sections of a class to more able or less able attendees, ensuring we are always inclusive to members individual needs under guidance from the tutor.
- To provide the lead tutor with feedback and offer insight to developing and improving services through own experience and ideas, as well as through interaction with members.
Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience in either participating in sport or conducting sports sessions that is applicable to the session.
- A willingness to pitch in when needed and ability to adapt to depending on group attendance.
- An ability to work flexibly with vulnerable adults.
- Be friendly, approachable, and highly motivating.
- Willingness to work as part of team and be proactive in working independently.
- Ability to record data – filling our registers in a clear way, tracking attendance etc.
- Be able to be part of sessions that happens in the local community (outdoor parks, local venues etc).
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please send with your CV and cover letter to to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
2x ICT Volunteers
1x Wednesday 10.30am to 1.30pm
1x Friday 10.30am to 1.30pm
Key responsibilities
- Work supporting the tutor in their class
- Help with setting up and clearing up at the end of the session
- Motivate and assist members in their projects and respond flexibly to each members needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals
- Bring technical and practical assistance to the workshop sessions using your ICT expertise
- Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work
- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers
Skills and Ability
- Previous experience in ICT sessions desirable
- An ability to work flexibly with vulnerable adults
- Three months commitment
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Logic Music Volunteers
Logic Music Volunteers
(Fridays – one-to-one experience required)
(to arrive 15mins before session and clear up after session)
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this)
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members
- To contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts
Skills and Ability
- Highly skilled in playing a variety of styles in percussion instruments, preferably drums, to the standard of a professional musician (• applies to some roles only)
- Ability to play the guitar (• applies to some roles only)
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people
- To volunteer a minimum of 3 hours from 11am-2pm, or until 5pm if available on Fridays each week
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months to 1 year
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed
Hours/days
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Music Volunteer for Jam Sessions
Music Volunteer for Jam Sessions
Regular sessions to volunteer:
Wednesdays & Fridays 2-5pm (to arrive 15mins before session and clear up after session)
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this)
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members
- o contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts
Skills and Ability
- Highly skilled in playing a variety of styles in percussion instruments, preferably drums, to the standard of a professional musician
- Ability to play the guitar
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people
- To volunteer a minimum of 3 hours from 11am-2pm, or until 5pm if available on Fridays each week
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months to 1 year
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed
Hours/days
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Vocal Performance Skills Volunteer
Volunteer Assistant to Guitar classes
• Wednesdays 2pm to 5pm
• assist our Guitar Teacher
(to arrive 15mins before session and clear up after session)
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this)
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members
- To contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts
Skills and Ability
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months to 1 year
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Music Technology Logic Tutor
Wednesdays 2.30pm to 5.30 pm
- To teach at our creative college in Hackney
- £21.00 per hour for 3 hours (£63.00 for the session)
- Self employed contract – renewable termly
Must be qualified PTTLS or equivalent adult education certificate and be able to teach a class 7 to 15 adult students to use Logic Express music software (Logic 9 and Logic 10) to compose and produce their own music on the Mac.
Developing their skills in music production and composition. Teaching them to compose with loops, MIDI and sampling. Teach Logic skills in sequencing, editing and mixing, what the terms gain staging, signal processing, routing, synthesis and automation mean, and teach them to apply these techniques. Plus getting them ready for performances.
How to apply
Please email Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter by Monday 12th August 2019.
Keyboard / Piano Tutor
Tuesdays 2.00pm to 7.00 pm
- To teach at our creative college in Hackney
- £21.00 per hour for 5 hours (£105.00 for the session)
- Self employed contract – renewable termly
We require a Qualified Keyboard Tutor on Tuesday to creatively lead members within group workshops covering the fundamentals of music, composition, theory and keyboards. (QTLS) Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status PTTLS, DTTLS or PGCE essential.
How to apply
Please email Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter by Monday 12th August 2019.
Volunteer Assistant to Guitar classes
Volunteer Assistant to Guitar classes
Assist our Guitar Teacher
Wednesdays 2.oopm to 5.00pm
*to arrive 15mins before session and clear up after session
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this)
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members
- To contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts
Skills and Ability
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months to 1 year
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food)
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme
- Training and development opportunities are also available
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Music Volunteer for Jam Sessions (x2)
Thursday Morning Music Volunteer for Jam Sessions
Thursdays 10.00am to 1.30pm
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members
- To search online for song lyrics
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this)
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members
- To contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts
Skills and Ability
- Highly skilled in playing a variety of instruments to the standard of a professional musician
- Confident browsing the internet and general ICT knowledge
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people
Hours/days
- To volunteer a minimum of 3.5 hours from 10am-1.30pm
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food)
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme
- Training and development opportunities are also available
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Fashion & Textiles Volunteer
Wednesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm
Key responsibilities
- Work supporting the tutors in their class.
- Help with setting up and clearing up at the end of the session.
- Motivate and assist members in their projects and respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals.
- Bring technical and practical assistance to the sessions using your fashion & textiles knowledge and expertise.
- Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work.
- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers.
Skills and Ability
- Previous experience in teaching art sessions desirable.
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people.
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to.
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work.
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts.
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures.
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Logic Music Volunteer
Fridays – one-to-one experience required
*to arrive 15mins before session and clear up after session
Key responsibilities
- To participate, assist, and learn to facilitate music rehearsals and recording sessions in the music studio.
- To assist in the recording of music produced by members.
- To respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve their creative music potential at Core by using the resources available.
- To offer one-on-one music lessons if and when appropriate, enabling members to learn new skills and apply them in jam sessions with support.
- To learn how to facilitate and write Creative Work Plans with members (you will be trained to do this).
- To keep the music studio and general music area tidy and free of clutter, and in doing so role model good practice for members.
- To contribute to and attend music department meetings, Core Council and de-brief meetings when at Core Arts.
Skills and Ability
- Highly skilled in playing a variety of styles in percussion instruments, preferably drums, to the standard of a professional musician (• applies to some roles only).
- Ability to play the guitar (• applies to some roles only).
- A willingness to pitch in and help when asked.
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people.
Hours/days
- To volunteer a minimum of 3 hours from 11am-2pm, or until 5pm if available on Fridays each week.
- Time commitment – minimum 3 months, ideally 6 months to 1 year.
- Willing to work extra shifts when requested by staff, if available.
- Music volunteers can be paid to cover Music Tutors if they are registered as self-employed.
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to.
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work.
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts.
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures.
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Senior graphic / web designer
Senior graphic / web designer
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perm. part time
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Start Date: Early or mid April
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Salary: £ 30,000 to £36,000
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Closing Date: 5thof April 2019
About us:
Core Arts is an award-winning creative mental health charity based in Hackney, London.
We have been running our social enterprise Core Design since 2000 and are now recruiting for a creative, motivated designer with a passion for print and digital to join our innovative senior team.
About you:
- You will be the solo designer interacting with all stakeholders, working hand to hand with the senior management teams and the directors of the charity
- You live and breathe good design and have a minimum of 5 years of experience
- You are confident working from concept through to delivery
- You are pro-active and able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines when required
- You work well in a small team and can articulate your ideas to colleagues and clients alike
- You know Adobe CC (Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) inside out
- You can update a website through a CMS
The role:
The role is 50% Print and 50% Digital
- You will primarily be designing and outputting items for print, and online publishing, Designing a wide range of collateral such as brochures, annual reports, flyers, Posters, exhibition stands and anything in between that is related to Print. This will include (but not exclusively) Implementing branding guidelines across them
- You will be liaising with the external and internal suppliers, clients and stakeholders
- You will be liaising with the printers and take ownership of files preparation accordingly
Digital
- Maintenance and update of Core Arts main and secondary websites through our CMS
- This includes updating events, adding new pages, adding and removing online banners and anything needed to have an up to date running website
To be considered for this role you will need:
- A portfolio showcasing a wide range of work, spanning both print and digital
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and CMS editing skills
- A keen eye for detail
This role is for 3 days a week based in our studios in Homerton.
Salary 30K to 36k pro rata dependent on experience.
When you join us, you will be part of a creative and vibrant team that is changing mental health delivery through high-quality education and enterprise. With a flexible working environment and the additional perks of a large program of cultural events delivered by our college departments, arts, music, horticulture and sports.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills -both written and oral and will be happy working independently but also in collaboration with others and have a passion for the arts.
How to apply:
If you think this is you, please send a portfolio link directly to Giuliana Molinari, Deputy Director at mail@corearts.co.uk and a covering letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements.
Fundraising Officer
Fundraising Officer
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Line Manager: Giuliana Molinari- Deputy Director
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Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week, 9.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday (flexi-time available)
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Salary: £ 26,000 (pro rata) (£15,600 actual salary)
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Based Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 8DJ
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NOTE Closing Date: Friday 30th of November 2018
Job Summary:
- The post holder will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to:
- Research and write fundraising applications to appropriate funding bodies
- Carry out monitoring activities including the development of systems for the collation of data, ensuring the delivery of that data and liaising with funders.
- Supporting the development of new initiatives and partnerships
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- To draft fundraising applications for appropriate funds as directed by the Artistic director and Fundraising manager from a variety of funding sources
- To regularly research the viability of funding opportunities from diverse sources including statutory commissioners, charitable trusts, European funders, community groups, government funding etc
- To support best practice in fundraising activities advising colleagues of any new funding streams and communicating funding conditions and restrictions to the Artistic Director and Fundraising manager.
Development
- To support the work of Core arts in external and internal meetings with current and potential funding bodies
- To develop positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse agencies to support the organization
- To assist in the development of strategies towards full cost recovery of the services offered
Administration
- To develop systems with colleagues for the collation of accurate and timely monitoring information
- To monitor funds and collect and collate all statistical information needed to satisfy contractual needs of funders and commissioners.
- To provide reports on fundraising matters as required
- To maintain applications and be accountable to funding agencies to ensure funding criteria are adhered to and spending is accounted for within prescribed time limits
- To maintain records and copies of funding applications and ensure ease of access and clarity of status and progress of applications
- To maintain funding database
Finance
- Promote best value through the use of all financial resources and projects underway or planned.
- With the Fundraising manager, Centre Manager and Director, ensure that new projects requiring or gaining funding are properly recorded and that criteria are adhered to and spending is accounted for within prescribed time limits and parameters at all times.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of all applications and incoming and outgoing funds.
- Keep Finance Officer, Fundraising manager and Director and colleagues informed of all incoming grants immediately and ensure prompt banking and that all internal processes are adhered to.
- Support the well being and artistic expression of Centre Members through all funding applications.
General duties
- To ensure that all duties are carried out within Core Arts Equal opportunities Policy and procedures
- To ensure that health and safety procedures and regulations are adhered to
- To ensure appropriate steps are taken to secure the building as required
- To work with all staff to ensure the building is accessible and tidy for member use
- To take responsibility for dealing with member situations as arise
- To support Core events as appropriate
- To undertake any additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Director or line manager
Personal Specification
Skills/Abilities
- Well organised and methodical
- Strong and persuasive literacy skills
- Strong numeracy skills
- Able to develop own IT skills
- Good communicator + strong presentation skills
- Good administration skills
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and committed to supporting those with mental health issues
- Flair and imagination
Preferred Experience
- In fundraising
- In identifying different funding sources
- In carrying out research
- In databases
- In monitoring funds
Preferred Knowledge
- Of the scope of agencies and funding bodies available to Core Arts
- Of the structures within statutory and non statutory sectors
- Of Trusts, Foundations and Lottery Funds
How to apply
To apply please email a relevant CV and a Covering Letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role to Giuliana Molinari, Deputy Director at gmolinari@corearts.co.uk
Textile Volunteer
Fashion & Textiles Volunteer
Fridays 9.30am to 1.30pm
Key responsibilities
- Work supporting the art tutor in their art class.
- Help with setting up and clearing up at the end of the session.
- Motivate and assist members in their projects and respond flexibly to each member’s needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals.
- Bring technical and practical assistance to the workshop sessions using your art expertise.
- Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work.
- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers.
Skills and Ability
- Previous experience in teaching art sessions desirable.
- An ability to work creatively and flexibly with vulnerable people.
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to.
- To be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of the work.
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts.
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures.
Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food).
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme.
- Training and development opportunities are also available.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
ICT Volunteer
ICT Volunteer
(Tuesdays 3pm to 6pm)
Key responsibilities
- Work supporting the tutor in their class.
- Help with setting up and clearing up at the end of the session
- Motivate and assist members in their projects and respond flexibly to each members needs and help them achieve success towards their creative work plans and outlined goals.
- Bring technical and practical assistance to the workshop sessions using your ICT expertise
- Be punctual, committed and professional in all aspects of work
- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for both members and teachers
Skills and Ability
- Previous experience in ICT sessions desirable
- An ability to work flexibly with vulnerable adults
- Three months commitment
General Duties
- To ensure basic health and safety practices are adhered to
- To work within the Equal Opportunities Framework observed at Core Arts
- To follow Core Arts Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures
4. Additional Benefits
- £6 per session paid expenses (please provide receipts for travel and food)
- Core Arts Members can be part of the Membership Exchange Programme
- Training and development signposting is available
- Contribute positively to team working including attending team meetings and supervisory sessions and adhere to the policies and procedures of Core Arts. Comply with and contribute pro-actively to the Core Arts Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- To attend and contribute positively to supervision sessions and reflective practice
To undertake any required training and updating of skills as necessary.
How to apply
Please download our application form and send it with your CV and cover letter to Giuliana Molinari expressing why you are interested in this role and what experience you have in relation to the abilities, responsibilities and skills required.
If you have any questions, please call 020 8510 9990.
Music Technology Logic Tutor
Core Arts mental health charity is looking for a new Music Technology Logic tutor
- To teach at our creative college in Hackney
- Session runs weekly on Wednesdays 2.30pm to 5.30 pm
- £21.00 per hour for 3 hours (£63.00 for the session)
- Self employed contract – renewable termly
Must be qualified PTTLS or equivalent adult education certificate and be able to teach a class 7 to 15 adult students to use Logic Express music software (Logic 9 and Logic 10) to compose and produce their own music on the Mac.
Developing their skills in music production and composition. Teaching them to compose with loops, MIDI and sampling. Teach Logic skills in sequencing, editing and mixing, what the terms gain staging, signal processing, routing, synthesis and automation mean, and teach them to apply these techniques. Plus getting them ready for performances.
How to apply
Please email Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter by Monday 12th August 2019.
Keyboard Tutor
Core Arts mental health charity is looking for a new Keyboard / Piano tutor
- To teach at our creative college in Hackney
- Session runs weekly on Tuesday’s 2.00pm to 7.00 pm
- £21.00 per hour for 5 hours (£105.00 for the session)
- Self employed contract – renewable termly
We require a Qualified Keyboard Tutor on Tuesday to creatively lead members within group workshops covering the fundamentals of music, composition, theory and keyboards. (QTLS) Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status PTTLS, DTTLS or PGCE essential.
How to apply
Please email Giuliana Molinari at mail@corearts.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter by Monday 12th August 2019.
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Membership Locum Support Workers (Maternity Cover)
Team: Membership Team Creative Arts/ Sports
Hours: Flexible as agreed (7 hours to 35 hours p/w)
Based: 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 6DJ
Salary: Variable according to experience £11.00 to £14.00 per hour
Summary
Core Arts are looking for Locum support workers to offer their skills and expertise to support the membership team to deliver a high quality service to our members.
Core Arts is a Mental Health Charity based in Hackney offering a range of creative arts activities to improve health and wellbeing to adults who experience mental health issues. We have over 800 clients at any one time using Core Arts/Core Sports services, working with up to 2000 people per annum.
The role is within the membership team that offers empowering support planning, motivational guidance, case management, creative goal setting and oversees individual development to deliver Core Arts Creative services to our members.
The ideal candidate will have excellent hands on experience in mental health support work and knowledge of the challenges this group face, and how the Creative Arts support recovery. An understanding of using person centred and motivational recovery focused ethos is essential.
The candidate will have managed a caseload of clients, worked dynamically with various staff teams, be confident in developing quick rapport with clients. Plus have strong experience of working with external partnerships, including secondary care clinicians.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Client focussed and able to energise and engage
- Be able to manage a high volume of administration as part of the role
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and likes change
- Likes the challenge of adapting their approach to fit with the different client groups
- Can fit in with teams and quickly adapt to a team culture and ethos
- Have a flexible, resilient, thoughtful, therapeutic approach to working with clients with complex needs
- Have ability to be self- motivating, work under pressure and manage time effectively prioritising different areas of work according to need
- Must also be enthusiastic about working with arts and education in order to support clients to improve confidence and quality of life
- You must be innovative in your approach & working practices
You will be comfortable working within a strengths and recovery framework, & will ensure that all aspects of your working practises are delivered to the highest standard are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements and reflect current good practice.
If you think you’ve what it takes we would love to hear from you.
Please see attached the relevant job profiles for further information.
Closing date for applications: 12th December 2019
Interviews to be held: Core Arts 17th and 18th December 2019
How to apply
Download the full Job Description here. To apply for this vacancy please send a covering letter of why you fit the Job Description and attach your CV to mail@corearts.co.uk