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How to apply:
Please read the attached Job Description before applying. To request an application pack please email [email protected]
Our application pack includes:
- Person Specification
- Application Form
- Disclosure Form
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
You will be contacted on 21st July if you have been shortlisted for an interview.
Interview date: 24th July 2026
Job Title
Creative Facilitator and Project Coordinator
Contract Term
3-year fixed-term
Hours
28 Hours (over 4 days)
Salary
£26,989 (Actual)
Responsible to
Creative Manager
Responsible for
Delivery of high-quality creative writing & Arts project to facilitate the projection of youth-voice on the opinions, fears, views, concerns and passions of young people - particularly those who are marginalised and vulnerable and/or at risk of social exclusion and exploitation.
Location
The Warren Project, Kingston Upon Hull
About the Project
Three Minute Heroes (https://thewarren.org/Projects/three-minute-heroes/) is a music and mental health programme, developed and facilitated by The Warren Youth Project in Hull, that uses creative writing to support young people, and turns their words into music, by using local musicians and singer/songwriters. We then developed this programme into Three Minute Monologues, using the same model of creative writing sessions with young people, but this time commissioning professional playwrights to turn young people’s words, themes and thoughts into monologues.
We are pushing this project even further and are looking for a candidate who can facilitate creative writing sessions to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst connecting with local musicians, script writers and artists to produce creative outputs that are entrenched in youth voice.
Three Minute Heroes sessions will allow young people to have access to high quality creative writing sessions as a means to better their mental health and offload their thoughts and experiences. We will then take those writings, anonymise them and give them to local young musicians, spoken word artists, playwrights, artists and illustrators to make an array of creative output inspired by the young people who use writing as a way to make sense of what they are going through.
As we have ran two versions of this project before, we are interested in keeping the creative writing sessions the same, allowing young people to come along to a Three Minute Heroes session, and feel supported enough to write down what they are feeling, thinking and experiencing. We know from running these sessions in the past, how powerful they can be and how much young people can gain from these sessions. What we are interested in this time round is how creatives respond to being given the same anonymised material, creating a bank of art, theatre and music that is inspired by what young people are going through now.
The person for this role will have a background in creative writing (and we are open to ‘not so expected’ experience in writing too, this does not necessarily mean a writing qualification) and willbe able to facilitate engaging sessions that support young people, some of whom have never written before, to get their thoughts onto paper.
Job Purpose
To work as part of our Forged creative team to deliver the next phase of Three Minute Heroes programme– the primary purpose of which is to give young people a voice through creative writing and then have that writing anonymised and passed onto artists, illustrators, spoken word and playwrights and musicians to make something inspired by young people’s words.
To liaise and build constructive partnerships with local organisations, community groups and local creative organisations and individuals to ensure the success of the project.
To prepare and implement relevant workshops in creative writing.
Facilitate the provision of high quality, enjoyable creative expression experiences centred on the needs of
young people, particularly those who rarely engage with the arts.
To ensure that delivery of the programme meets the needs of the young people they serve, whilst also complying with the contractual requirements of the respective funding agencies.
To be responsible for ensuring that all monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance requirements are completed to the highest standard and by agreed deadlines.
To be committed to The Warren’s ethos of Empowerment when working with young people, colleagues, partners and outside agencies.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Work as the lead with the support of the Forged creative team to develop and deliver the Programme.
2. To recruit young people onto the programme – with a particular focus on marginalised, excluded and vulnerable young people.
3. To identify and develop positive relationships with local organisations to establish opportunities for young people.
4. To engage local creatives (artists, illustrators, musicians, spoken word performers and script writers) to produce the creative outputs of the project, inspired by the writings of young people.
5. To encourage young creatives (artists, illustrators, musicians, spoken word performers and script writers) to produce the creative outputs of the project inspired by the writings of young people.
6. To engage young people within a targeted group and gain their respect by understanding their circumstances and barriers to participation and assisting them to overcome these, using a non-judgemental approach.
7. Support the participation and creative progression of young people on the programme.
8. Contribute to the monitoring processes of the project, which include maintaining records, statistical recording, development planning and evaluation procedures as required.
9. Ensure that accurate records/paperwork including schemes of work, session plans, course attendance, recording of individual learners’ progress and achievement are maintained.
10. To carry out administrative duties as necessary and ensure monitoring systems are consistently maintained e.g. data collection, records of attendance etc. for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
11. To network with partnership organisations working with young people to maintain good relationships and develop collaborative working practices.
12. To encourage participants/student’s longer-term participation in activities through identifying and developing progression routes and linking with partner agencies.
13. Active participation in and commitment to continuous professional development and the supervision/appraisal process.
14. To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
15. To be aware and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
16. To carry out his/her/their responsibilities with due regard to the Equality Act 2010.
17. To cover as and when required in other areas of The Warren.
18. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post.
Key Competencies:
Putting young people first:
· To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the needs of young people, particularly those who have become disengaged and/or marginalised by society and to work hard to ensure that these are met.
· To develop positive relationships with young people, dealing with challenges and difficulties in a pro-active and solution focused way.
· To ensure all activities and services are young person-centred and that young people are treated with respect and integrity at all times.
· To work in an empowering way to ensure that the voice of young people is always paramount and that any decisions made are done so in an open, honest and democratic manner.
Getting things done:
· To take personal responsibility for own actions and decisions and to display a sense of energy and commitment to achieve results that stimulate others to succeed.
· To work hard to reach or exceed programme outputs and targets.
· Accept responsibility for problems that occur and retain ownership until they are resolved, either personally or collaboratively.
· To manage own time and resources effectively, with appropriate planning and prioritising in advance to improve efficiency.
· To use initiative and be pro-active.
Flexibility:
· To explore alternative ways of working to improve efficiency and reacting positively to changing objectives, priorities and workloads.
· To be willing to take on extra responsibility, within your pay grade and, where necessary, to work additional or irregular hours to meet the needs of the project and the young people it serves.
· To put forward suggestions and ideas about new and better ways of doing things
· To learn quickly and have the ability to adjust to new situations as they occur.
· To demonstrate a commitment to deliver a high-quality service at all times.
Communication skills:
· Communicates effectively and confidently in individual and group situations, contributing and asking questions where appropriate.
· To show evidence of consistent and effective networking and partnership working.
· Listen to, be sensitive to and respect other people’s views and opinions.
· Any written work required by the role is clear, accurate and to the point.
· To present facts and ideas in a concise and persuasive manner.
· Ensure all written correspondence is fluent and structured, using appropriate style and language.
Managing Self/Relationships:
· To develop and maintain open and effective relationships with managers and other colleagues within The Warren.
· Be aware of impact of own behaviour on others and be able to modify approach or style as appropriate.
· To discuss differences openly and without recrimination.
· To share information and keep all relevant parties informed.
· To keep difficulties in perspective and maintain performance and effectiveness in the face of conflicts, tight deadlines, excess workloads and sometimes challenging behaviour of young people.
Important information:
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of The Warren’s developing education and training programmes.
The Warren of Hull Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and is subject to Enhanced DBS checks. Clearance through the DBS system is required. As such this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.
The Warren works with a diverse range of young people and respects differences in race, disability, gender, sexuality, faith background or personal circumstances and we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in our community and to achieve their full potential. The Warren is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redressing of any inequalities by taking positive action to challenge any perceived forms of discrimination as appropriate.
Pay: £26,989.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
