Performing Arts and Support Lead

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Performing Arts and Support Lead, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend work

Salary: £29,711.08 FTE per annum (pro-rata for 8 months)

Place of work: Our Craft Workshop, L'Arche London Community and occasional day trips

Reports to: Day Services Development Co-ordinator

Closing date: Sunday, 15th November at 23:59

Contract type: Full-time. Fixed-Term Contract (8 Months), expected to start on 4 January to 31 August 2027.

Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

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Main purpose of the role:

The Performing Arts and Support Lead will work alongside the Day Service Development Co-ordinator to support assistants and volunteers to coordinate and deliver engaging performing arts opportunities and high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

The role combines direct care support with day-to-day oversight of activity planning, health and safety and support delivery, ensuring individuals receive safe, person-centred support. Through music, drama, storytelling and creative expression, the role promotes wellbeing, confidence, inclusion and meaningful participation in community life.

Approximately 80% of the role is directly supporting adults with disabilities, overseeing safe programme delivery and operations. 20% is allocated to service development, administration, activity planning, and record-keeping. The Day Service closes on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period. You will be expected to use annual leave during these closures.

Support of people with learning disabilities

Plan, organise and deliver a weekly programme of inclusive performative activities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Deliver engaging and accessible sessions using music, drama, storytelling, movement and creative arts.

Deliver high-quality direct support alongside assistants and volunteers.

Support people with personal care, mobility and health needs.

Adapt activities for groups and individuals to meet diverse communication, sensory, physical and emotional needs.

Promote dignity, wellbeing and inclusion in all aspects of support

You can find more details about L'Arche London here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 16 November and 23 November.

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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