New Opportunity!
2 x Part time SpotLight Practitioners
We are seeking key candidates with specific knowledge and expertise to fulfil the role of a Part Time SpotLight Practitioner.
SpotLight’s objective is to provide five 1:1 arts-based sessions to children aged 4-12, to mitigate the poor health outcomes associated with childhood exposure to domestic violence. The SpotLight Practitioner is responsible for creating a safe space for children outside of the classroom, to validate their difficult experiences and reassure them that they are not alone and not to blame.
Violence in children’s lives can disrupt their schooling and harm the quality of their education. This can result in psychological barriers to learning as well as disrupting prospects and pathways to employability.
The SpotLight Practitioner’s role is to ensure each child is listened to, believed, and supported, equipping them with safety skills and positive coping strategies to deal with the demands of their home environment as they journey towards recovery and healing.
We are recruiting for a dynamic individual who cares about using creative approaches to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people in our community, making a lasting and positive difference in their lives.
If you:
- Understand the issues and barriers children and young people face, specifically relating to childhood exposure to domestic violence
- Resonate and embody our company values
- Have compassion for vulnerable children and young people
- Are driven by a sense of purpose
- Have training, expertise and or passion for the arts
- Are aware of existing societal biases and beliefs and how these reinforce barriers to change
- Have experience supporting vulnerable children and young people
We would really love to hear from you
To apply for this job you will need to complete our recruitment pack.
The deadline for applications is 28th April.
Interviews will take place on the 4th May 2023 at Croft Myl, West Parade, Halifax HX1 2EQ.
Please submit your application to sharon@edshift.co.uk
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