CASUAL ARTS WORKER

To work as part of a small team in delivering varied fun and challenging activities, which
include a variety of visual arts activities and creative play including performance and music
for children aged between 4 and 16 years at various venues and community settings
throughout the City., 1. To work as part of a small team in planning and delivering the programme.

2. To ensure that all the activities undertaken on the project are appropriate for the ages
and abilities of the children.

3. To ensure the reasonable health and safety of children and team members during the
programme.

4. To take account for and care of all equipment and materials provided.

5. To participate in the appropriate Induction training process.

6. To complete the relevant paperwork associated with the programme enabling a full
and concise report to be drafted along with an accurate monitoring of events.

I dress appropriately, I am punctual, proud, polite, approachable, responsible,
accountable and reliable
I am Respectful
I am always open and honest. I demonstrate trust and trustworthiness. I am
inclusive, fair, caring and understanding

I am Knowledgeable
I want to learn more about my job, my service and the whole of SCL. I am pro-active
in sharing knowledge. I am an ambassador for SCL

I am Passionate
I am flexible, adaptable, positive and enthusiastic I generate a positive and fun
working environment

I am Solutions Driven
I have a can-do attitude, I go above and beyond, exceeding customers' expectations.
I go the extra mile, I seek innovative solutions, I work effectively with colleagues in
other teams, Skills/ Knowledge

• Basic but up to date knowledge about arts A I

participation methods and techniques in your
chosen art form

• Good organisational skills A I


• Good communication skills A I


• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and good A I

leadership skills

• An understanding of the principles of Arts A I

Development or Active Communities.

Experience
• Arts participation experience with Children and A I

Young People

• Ability to work without supervision A I

Ability to plan sessions according to the needs / A I
abilities of the participants
Ability to evaluate and monitor progression A I

• Experience in organising showcases or devising A I

and delivering 'fun day' events

• Arts participation experience with disabled people A I

or experience of dealing with challenging
behaviours.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at work A I


• Knowledge of basic First Aid. A I





Criteria Essential Desirable To be measured by


• Links with National Arts Bodies and / or arts clubs A I

or schools / child care settings.

• Experience of promoting the benefits of arts A I

participation and creative play.

Behaviours
• Professional A I


• Respectful A I


• Knowledgeable A I


• Passionate A I
  
  8. To ensure that customer care is the major priority for service provision.


9. To ensure the service is promoted efficiently, effectively and in keeping with the
corporate image of Salford Community Leisure.

10. Considerable importance is attached to the public relations aspect of all work
undertaken by Salford Community Leisure staff. It is expected, therefore, that the post
holder will at all times project to the public the image of the SCL as being keen to assist
wherever possible and positively promote the work the SCL does across its various
services.

11. SCL expects all its employees to have a full commitment to the SCL`s Equal
Opportunities Policy and acceptance of a personal responsibility for its practical
application. All employees are required to comply with and promote the policy and to
ensure that discrimination is eliminated in the service of SCL.


Review Arrangements

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal responsibilities, reflect
the job content at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered,
however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individuals' jobs will change; existing
duties may be lost and other duties gained without changing the general nature of the duties
or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, SCL will expect to revise this job
description from time to time and will consult regarding such revisions with the post holder at
the appropriate time.