Freelance Arts Facilitator

About the Plays Aloud Project

We have secured funding from National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a 4-week long arts programme to 10 different care homes, 3 times a year for 3 years. However, we will be exploring additional funding over the course of the project that could see this provision expanded.

All workshops will be tailored to the interests and needs of participants, particularly those living with dementia, and aim to reduce social isolation by fostering interaction and connection among residents and between residents and staff.

Key Project Goals

• Reduce social isolation.
• Promote new friendships.
• Improve the mental health and well-being of older adults, especially those living with dementia.
• Empower care home staff to continue engaging residents through the arts.

About the role

Job Title: Freelance Arts Workshop Facilitator
Location: Care homes, nursing homes and supported living facilities across Northern Ireland and public spaces

Duration:

Initially we are looking for artists able to deliver 4-weeks of workshops in a block.  This will require delivery of 2 workshops a day in two different locations.  Four of the care settings are Belfast-based with additional settings in Enniskillen, Omagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Holywood, and Bangor.

Each 4-week block will typically be delivered by a different artist. Artists may be invited to lead additional workshops based on feedback.

Workshops are likely to take place in February/March, May/June, and September/October each year.