Published - Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Job Summary
Looking for a personal assistant/carer to work part-time for a disabled dance and theatre practitioner.
Job Description
Hey, I'm Niall!
I'm a qualified dance theatre director and choreographer. I have a rare neurological condition called moyamoya disease. My vision changes on a day-to-day basis; it's like ADHD for the eyes. Some days I can see details clearer, and on other days my vision is like a telescope out of focus. My medication helps me through my worst symptoms. Very rarely, I can have a TIA (mini stroke). This can be caused by various factors, so it is important for me to have a PA monitor me.
I graduated from Brunel University in 2001 with a 2:1 in Modern Theatre. I have had a varied career in theatre and dance and have worked with companies such as Velcro, Rambert, Gloucestershire Dance, Impact Theatre, and Candoco. These experiences led me to start my own company PrefaceMorn (2007-2018). We made different types of projects during those years and were supported by Arts Council England. After 2018, I had years of being inactive due to personal reasons. Now, I have started to work as a freelance artist again and I am planning to reopen my company in a new format.
I am looking for someone to join my team of personal assistants/carers to support me with my everyday life and my career as a performing arts practitioner. The job is a part-time role, and we are happy to discuss the amount of hours that would best suit you and us in the second round of the application process.
The pace of the day can vary based on how my condition affects me. On days that my condition is at its worst, I will need to take it slow and do fewer things during the day. I acknowledge that this role is about personal care, but the ideal person for this role will not only be able to support me in my everyday life but will also be invested in supporting me with my creative goals. It is highly preferable that the person applying for the job has experience in any form of performing arts themselves.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
* Open-minded
* Keen to contribute structures that can improve Niall's work and life
* An interest in working artistically together if an opportunity arises
* Level-headed
* Willing to discuss and problem-solve together with Niall and the team
Job Responsibilities
* Preparing breakfast
* Helping with hygiene
* Assisting with putting on clothes
* Reminding to take medication
* Tidying surroundings at home (dishes, laundry, making the bed, tidying spillages, etc. There is a housekeeper that comes in weekly to clean the flat in depth and meal prep)
* Checking correspondences and taking appropriate action
* Meal prep of a sandwich/reheating leftovers/anything simple for lunch
* Going on walks
* Facilitating calls
* Ensuring I can access my phone and any other assistive devices I have at home
* Going on trips, executed with accessibility in mind
* Planning meals and ordering groceries
* Heating up dinner
* Support with paying bills, managing finances, and accessing bank accounts
Support for artistic practice:
* Support with applying to grants
* Support with networking
* Support with researching opportunities
* Support with attending rehearsals
* Brainstorming artistic thoughts together
* Attending performances and events that relate to my work
Job Overview
* Job Title: Personal Assistant / Carer for Disabled Dance and Theatre Practitioner
How to Apply:
We understand that everyone is different, and we want you to apply in whichever way you feel best shows your skills and experience. There are a range of ways that you can apply with us:
1. Sending a short video file of yourself (no longer than four minutes in length)
2. Sending a short audio file of yourself (no longer than four minutes in length)
3. Sending in a written statement
For all options, detail your experience and why you are applying for the role and what about working with Niall interests you (have a look at the responsibilities and requirements in the job description).
In addition to either option 1, 2, or 3, send your CV. As an optional task, you can also send in your showreel, portfolio, or any other similar file, in which you would like to share possible projects you have been involved in.
The recruitment process for this role will be two stages:
1. 1st stage: sending an email with option 1, 2, 3, and CV + optional showreel or other
2. 2nd stage: in-person conversation
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