Art Facilitator – Mixed Media and Found Object Sculpture
Salary
£40k-£50 per annum pro rata
Hours
4
Location
Islington London
Closing Date
21 November 2025
Position Type
Freelance
Advert expires on
21 November 2025
Main Duties
We are looking for an artist who specialises in Found Objec/Mixed Media Sculpture to work with SHP Staff from our Therapies and Creative Arts departments to help deliver an eight-week therapeutic art course using creativity to explore themes of empowerment and opening up possibilities of change
SHP Arthouse is an innovative in-house creative programme available exclusively to people supported by Single Homeless Project (SHP). All programme participants are either experiencing, recovering from, or at risk of homelessness.
In 2026 we will be delivering an 8-week therapeutic found object sculpture course for max 15 women & non binary people exploring themes of empowerment & change.
We are looking for a skilled artist with substantial experience working with found object/mixed media sculpture to facilitate the practical art and sculpture element of the course while the therapeutic element is facilitated by an SHP therapist.
The course will include the group creating a mixed media sculpture around the theme of empowerment. They will then each be asked to select an object that for them signifies something that they would like to see shift or change in their own lives, within themselves or within their community. Participants will then work with this core object and explore different ways to change/transform it.
Participants will then have the opportunity to exhibit their work within Islington.
We are looking for experiences and skilled artistic facilitators who can communicate well with adults from a range of backgrounds and who can adapt their approach to support each individual’s creativity.
This role will be responsible for planning & delivering the creative art aspect of the course with support from SHP staff incl. the SHP Art manager.
Sessions: 2 hours on either Monday or Wednesday afternoons Jan 7th – Feb 18th 2026 exact dates/times TBC
Set Fee –
£1,700 –
8 x 2 hour sessions ( either Monday or Wednesday afternoons Jan 7th – Feb 18th 2026 exact dates/times TBC) incl. 30 mins set up/down either side of each session (£160 a session)
Independent work on session plans
Planning/debrief meetings as required @ £30 an hour not exceeding 13 hours
1 hour training session @ £30 an hour
Skills and Experience Required
Job Requirements
Essential:
- Very strong practical art skills
- Substantial experience and skill in working with found object/mixed media sculpture
- A passion or strong interest in working with creativity as a tool for recovery and empowerment
- Great communication skills including the ability to work well with people from a broad range of backgrounds and with a range of learning needs and styles
- Emotional intelligence
- Good at working in a team
- Reliability and good organisational skills
- Some teaching or facilitation experience
- The ability to work flexibly and think on your feet
Desirable:
- A passion for tackling issues of homelessness
- Experience working creatively with potentially marginalised groups
- Experience working with adults with additional support needs
- Current DBS
Job Responsibilities
- Working with the SHP Creative Arts Manager and Therapies Manager to plan individual session plans to create an exciting and engaging course for participants within the course structure which has already been set.
- Working with the ArtHouse manager to draw up a materials list for the course during December 2025
- Attending planning meetings and 1 hour boundaries training ahead of the course start
- Co-leading all 8 course sessions with support from SHP staff members (session take place in Islington London)
- Ensuring you follow all safeguarding and boundaries guidance to work safely with participants at all times
- Setting up and clearing up the workspace after and before sessions
- Clear and regular communication with your co-facilitator from SHPs Therapies team and the ArtHouse manager about the progress of the course and participants
- Attending meetings with SHP’s ArtHouse and Therapies manager as required
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.