Bloom trainee

a transformative initiative designed to support young people transitioning from children’s to adult social and health services in Calderdale.

brief

Location: Main location Everybody Arts in Calderdale, with opportunities for work placements across Calderdale and West Yorkshire.
Hours: Part time, 2.5 days per week (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £24,570 (£12.60 per hour, Real Living Wage)
Contract type: Fixed-term (6 months)
Start date: October 2025
End date: March 2026
Closing date for applications: Friday 5 September at 12pm
Interview dates: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Trainee to be part of our Bloom Programme, a transformative initiative designed to support young people transitioning from children’s to adult social and health services in Calderdale. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Take part in a paid programme to develop their own creative health practice

  • Explore jobs and skills within the creative health sector

  • Work alongside Artist Educators and Creative Practitioners to co-deliver creative health and wellbeing sessions

  • Receive counselling and mentoring support alongside their work

  • Become part of a wider community in the creative health sector through the Bloom Network

Please note that to be considered for the opportunity, you must:

  • Be able to commit 2.5 days a week

  • Not already be receiving similar support or be on a paid opportunity with another organisation

  • Have eligibility to work in the UK

About our organisation

Everybody Arts is an arts and education charity that uses art to transform people's lives for the better. We foster a genuinely inclusive and accessible approach to the arts and have been at the forefront of creativity and wellbeing work since 2010. We champion art and creativity for everyday life and think that opportunity and engagement with art can make things better for everyone. Our time, space and resources are dedicated to supporting artistic development and community imagination.

Find out more about the Bloom Programme here.

Key Responsibilities

Commitments

  • Dedicate 2.5 days a week to the traineeship, work placements, developing their own creative practice and attending mentoring and counselling support sessions

  • Be flexible and adaptable to attend a range of work placement opportunities in different settings and teams

Engagement with Support and Resources 

  • Engage with the resources and support provided to gain practical experience, tailored support and guidance from creative professionals and other outlets

  • Attend mentoring and counselling sessions to develop creative practice and maintain health and wellbeing

  • Communicate needs and accessibility requirements in a safe and supportive environment and have weekly contact with the Bloom Project Coordinator

Team Collaboration

  • Support the wider delivery team at Everybody Arts and other placement settings, ensuring alignment with organisation values, policies and processes

  • Utilise skills and resources across teams to develop own creative practice and support with professional development

Education Delivery

  • Work with Artist Educators and Creative Practitioners to co-deliver creative-health sessions across placements

  • Develop a portfolio of creative sessions, including session plans, to establish own creative practice

Network Development

  • Engage in the Bloom Network by supporting the establishment and development of a vibrant and creative Community of Practice for young women

  • Create a support system of creative professionals to guide and develop own creative practice and support mental health and wellbeing

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Engage with reporting and case study processes to support the outcome and evaluation of the project

  • Use own autonomy and initiative to enhance the development of their creative practice through resources and mentoring sessions

General Duties

  • Work with colleagues to ensure smooth delivery and interaction of our programmes

  • Be confidential with sensitive information

  • Follow all organisational policies, including safeguarding and GDPR

  • Take part in continuing professional development and training opportunities where required

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • No previous experience or qualifications required, but a passion and interest in the arts and creativity are essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and empathetic approach

  • Competency in a range of technologies and software is desirable, including emails, calendars and video calling platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Google Meet

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to engage in a transformative programme that has a tangible impact on young people’s lives

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Access to professional development opportunities, including training and working alongside Artist Educators and Creative Practitioners

  • Paid opportunity at Real Living Wage

This role description is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form by Friday 5 September at 12pm. 

Appointments will be subject to:

  • A full, clear DBS check

  • Reference checks

  • Satisfactory completion of safeguarding training and induction

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

We value your effort and interest     

We appreciate the time and effort required to apply for this position. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage. However, if you proceed to the interview phase, we will offer personalised insights to candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Bryony Rathmell, Bloom Project Coordinator, at bryony@everybodyarts.org.uk

Interviews will take place Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September.

This opportunity has been made possible thanks to the support of our funders: