Crafts Group Leader

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As 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 sessions Support adults with learning disabilities to develop practical and creative skills Produce high-quality handmade products for retail sale Introduce new craft ideas and projects Create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment Work as part of a friendly charity team making a real difference Current 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 You The ideal candidate will have: Experience in arts, crafts or creative design A passion for supporting and developing others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Creativity and enthusiasm for introducing new ideas The ability to motivate and inspire people of all abilities Experience in social care, education or community projects is desirable but not essential

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Crafts Group Leader Location: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF Salary: £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.

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