WORKABILITY PROJECT MANAGER
WORKABILTY PROGRAMME
The WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme is a new
programme, co-funded by the EU Employment, Inclusion, Skills, and
Training Programme (EIST) * and the Department
of Social Protection (DSP). The Programme aims to support people with
disabilities aged * and over who are currently
not work ready and/or are distant from the labour market in gaining
access to employment/self-employment.
Blue Teapot Theatre Company’s WorkAbility programme will explore
employment opportunities and pathways for people with disability in
the fields of Theatre and the Arts. It will build employment readiness
and develop key work skills of project participants that will
facilitate access to employment opportunities.
Blue Teapot Theatre Company’s WorkAbility Project Manager role will
support Blue Teapot actors and students to improve their employment
prospects within the arts and assist employers in the arts sector to
build capacity to recruit, retain and progress people with
intellectual disabilities within their workforce.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
* Ensure the WorkAbility project contributes to Blue Teapot’s
Ensemble and Performing Arts School (PAS) programmes continues to
maintain the highest of standards.
* Ensure that all work undertaken is in line with the WorkAbility
Pobal funding guidelines and grant manual.
* Ensure that the WorkAbility programme is implemented in line with
Blue Teapot policies and procedures.
* Create a comprehensive WorkAbility programme plan and schedule
based on the WorkAbility grant application and reporting requirements.
* Ensure that WorkAbility Pobal funding finance and progress
reporting is completed and filed in line with the grant manual and
within the required schedule.
* Liaise with General Manager on legal, insurance and HR
requirements for employment, self-employment and work placements.
* Deliver annual programme information events for all Blue Teapot
actors, staff and families/carers to inform them about the programme
and receive input and feedback.
* Identify and hire tutors and facilitators to undertake training as
outlined in the project plan.
* Work with the WorkAbility Ensemble Coach to develop and maintain
* individual progression plans for the actors.
* Map and schedule WorkAbility training activities (individual and
as a group) to be delivered to * ensemble
actors.
* Work with WorkAbility PAS Coach to develop and maintain 5
individual student progression plans per year for third year students.
* Identify 6 new arts organisations as potential project partners,
ensuring that they understand the aims and objectives of the
programme.
* Work with these potential partners to identify supports and
guidance required for employment of people with intellectual
disability (ID).
* Organise 6 disability training sessions and access audits at
partner arts organisation for staff in order to ensure they are
prepared to support students and actors with ID undertaking work.
* Identify 5 students each year to undertake work experience within
a partner arts organisation.
* Work with Blue Teapot Artistic Director to identify 6 Theatre
Production Companies who could potentially provide freelance work
opportunities for actors.
* Work with these theatre production companies to identify supports
required for employment opportunities for people with ID.
* Consult with WorkAbility Coaches to ensure consistency and shared
learning between programmes.
* Facilitate the collection of WorkAbility programme feedback and
evaluation process to create programme evaluation report.
* Provide regular progress and budget reports to management team.
* All other duties agreed by Board and management team in the
delivery for the Workability programme.
EXPERIENCE
* Previous project management experience
* Previous experience of managing large publicly funded programmes.
* Previous experience of working with adults with intellectual
disabilities would be desirable but not essential.
* Previous experience and knowledge of the arts sector an advantage.
* Exc IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
* Efficient organisational and time management skills including the
ability to prioritise, multi task and achieve deadlines.
* Good verbal & written communication skills.
* Fluency in English both written and oral.
Garda Vetting is required
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