Award winning York-based charity

are recruiting a number of specialist Music Leaders from April 2011

1. Sensory Music
We are looking for an experienced workshop leader/ music therapist to run a weekly sensory
music group for adults with profound and multiple disabilities (PMLD) in York. The session is
attended by a group of approximately 10 adults with a wide range of complex disabilities, all with
their own support.

Sessions are usually structured around a theme involving a range of activities e.g. songs/ rhythm &
percussion activities/ dancing & movement/ sensory stories/ relaxation & massage/ group
improvisation/ accessible music technology.

There are two separate sessions each week (Monday and Thursday AM) – we are looking for
someone to either run one or both sessions. The group runs throughout the year (i.e. not just term
time) and the music session runs alongside an art and movement strand, with opportunities
provided for cross art form collaborations. Instruments and resources for the session will be
provided.

An ideal candidate for the session would demonstrate:

 Experience leading workshops
 Experience working with people with PMLD
 Strong musical and vocal skills
 Excellent people skills
 Flexibility and creativity
 Good communication skills, including non-verbal

2. Sensory Drop In
The Sensory Drop in is a pioneering session for people with profound and multiple learning
difficulties (PMLD)/ complex needs. Unlike a traditional music session, the Drop in does not have a
set structure – instead offering participants the opportunity to explore a range of different musical
and sensory activities at their own pace.

The activities in the drop in include:

 Soundbeam - by moving in front of the beam, participants can play music and change
pictures
 Apollo Ensemble - by pressing a range of switches, participants can hear different sounds
and see pictures
 Vibroacoustic box & beanbag - allows participants to feel music through their body
 FX unit & G Force - amplifies the sounds that participants make in a microphone so even
the smallest sound can be heard. With G Force gives participants visual feedback to
encourage their vocalisations.

1 is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Registered Office: Room 3 Burton Stone Community Centre, Evelyn Crescent, York, YO30 6DR
Charity Registration No: 1072902 Registered in England: 03500128
The aim of the session is to offer participants a range a different stimuli to engage them, and help
them to work with their support workers to find things they enjoy, thereby strengthening the
relationship.

The session runs every Friday throughout the year from 10am – 3pm. A range of participants ‘drop
in’ for a short time across the day.

We are looking for someone to take the session forward, and in particular someone with an
interest in communication – who could develop how we could use the technology to enhance the
clients non verbal communication. For this reason, although the session is billed as a music
session, we would welcome applicants for other disciplines.

An ideal candidate would demonstrate:

 Experience working with people with a range of disabilities (in particular those with PMLD)
 An interest in communication (in particular non verbal methods of communication such as
signing & intensive interaction)
 Experience of sensory based activities
 Excellent people skills
 Knowledge of music technology is desirable, but not essential

2. Movers & Shakers Music Group

We are looking for an experienced workshop leader/ music therapist to run ‘Movers & Shakers’ – a
weekly music group for adults with disabilities in York. The session is attended by a large group of
adults with a range of disabilities. The group participants are very varied, ranging from those with
mild and moderate learning difficulties to those with severe learning difficulties, ASD. Participants
bring their own support where needed.

‘Movers & Shakers’ is a big, fun group and needs someone with bags of energy and enthusiasm to
take it over. We are looking for someone musical, creative, flexible, fun and good with people.
Ideally a confident singer, signing would be helpful but not essential.

The group usually works on a different theme each term, within this taking part in a range of
activities including: songs/ rhythm & percussion activities/ dancing & movement/ accessible music
technology.

The group meets every Tuesday afternoon throughout the year. Instruments and other resources
will be provided.

Due to the specialist nature of our work we estimate that the successful applicant for each
project will need to shadow our existing Music Leader for a period of time prior to taking up
position. The amount of time will be determined by each applicant’s level of experience.

What you should do now….

If you are interested in applying for any of the above-mentioned posts please send your current
CV and no more than one side of A4 explaining why you consider yourself appropriate for the
position by Tuesday 26th April to: rose.kent@a-arts-media.org or post them to:

Rose Kent, Director, Accessible Arts & Media, Room 3, Burton Stone Community Centre, Evelyn
Crescent, York, YO30 6DR

More information about AAM and any of the above-mentioned projects can be found on our
website: www.a-arts-media.org

2 is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Registered Office: Room 3 Burton Stone Community Centre, Evelyn Crescent, York, YO30 6DR
Charity Registration No: 1072902 Registered in England: 03500128