Company description
We are a social enterprise based in East Dunbartonshire, delivering sewing machines skills within our community and beyond. We provide sewing machine lessons to adults and children reusing donated fabric to ensure we deliver a message of sustainability whilst also equipping individuals with the skills to reduce, repair, reuse and repurpose materials. We also service and repair sewing machines and run a lending library of sewing machines too.
Job description
Summary
Stitch the Gap requires a Sewing Assistant to work evenings and weekends (we are offering between 6-8hrs per week with more hours available over the summer holidays to help support our sewing holiday camps). You will work under the direction of the Sewing Tutor and be expected to assist with the implementation of sewing patterns and sewing machine setup and troubleshooting. You will help ensure the smooth running of each class.
The successful candidate will be ready to work with all students to promote sewing skills, social and emotional development. The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and understanding.
The Sewing Assistant must be attentive to the unique needs of each student and be able to identify proper solutions when students encounter issues.
You should have strong interpersonal skills, as you’ll be collaborating with the tutor, working with students of all ages and talking to families.
We’re committed to building brighter futures, improving our environment and increasing the opportunities for our students, and we’re hoping you’re excited to be part of that experience.
Please Note: PVG Scheme membership required by successful applicant
Responsibilities
Assist with the tutor’s instruction and provide support and guidance to students where needed. We often run outreach work and so a driver is required.
Maintain a supportive, safe and clean learning environment
Ensure questionnaires are handed out to each student at the beginning and end of each session, where appropriate.
Support with the preparation and setup of the sewing machines at the beginning and end of each session
Work closely with the sewing tutor to identify issues students are having and develop appropriate solutions
Attend open days/gala events where required
Required Skills
Sewing machine and hand sewing skills
Passion for sewing
Experience working with children
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great collaboration and teamwork skills
A positive, empathetic and loving attitude
Full, clean driving license
Salary
£12.71 per hour
Shifts to be confirmed at interview and will change depending on the classes that are running throughout different sessions and seasons
You will be given 4 weeks’ notice of your rota
Classes will last from 90mins to 2hours
On occasions when you attend Stitch the Gap events, expenses and hourly rate will be applied for travel (to and from the venue) as well as for your time (this may range from 2hrs to 6hrs but some flexibility will be required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- sewing machine: 1 year (preferred)
- Experience with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
