| Job Description – Lazer Cutter Leader Part time 16 hours per week – £12.60 per hour | |
| Location: Unit 1a, Stanley Street, Castleford | |
| All enquires to angela.keenan@reflectionscic.com | |
| Monday | 11.15AM – 4.30PM (15-minute break) |
| Tuesday | 11.15AM – 4.30PM (15-minute break) |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | 10.00AM – 4.30PM (30-minute break) |
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| Role Specification |
| Role Responsibilities – Workshop Facilitation • Deliver Practical Lessons: Conduct engaging, hands-on woodworking lessons to teach essential techniques. • Foster Creativity: Inspire volunteers to explore their creativity and craftsmanship. • Maintain Safety: Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive workshop environment for all participants. • Health and Safety Training: Train volunteers on basic health and safety practices and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols. – Project Management • Oversee Projects: Plan, execute, and complete projects effectively. • Team Coordination: Manage and guide a team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely. • Provide Training: Offer skill-building sessions and mentorship to enhance team members’ knowledge and expertise. • Manage Resources: Supervise the use and maintenance of tools, materials, and equipment. • Enforce Safety Regulations: Implement health and safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries. • Address Challenges: Resolve issues or obstacles that arise during projects promptly and efficiently. – Volunteer Support and Development • Initiate Ideas: Suggest creative project ideas to keep volunteers motivated and engaged. • Volunteer Support: Provide emotional and motivational support to help volunteers stay committed to their recovery journey. • Progress Tracking: Monitor and document volunteer progress, offering constructive feedback and celebrating achievements. – Collaboration and Community Engagement • Collaborate on Projects: Work closely with colleagues to design and produce items for sale. • Community Engagement: Build relationships with local businesses and organizations to promote crafted items and support the program. Workshop and Budget Management • Workshop Maintenance: Ensure the workshop remains clean, organized, and well-maintained. • Budget Management: Oversee the budget for materials and tools, ensuring cost-effective resource usage. Key Skills • Creativity and design skills • Attention to detail and thoroughness • Proficiency in mathematics • Knowledge of building, construction, and manufacturing processes • Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities • Manual dexterity and proficiency in hands-on tasks • Mechanical aptitude to adjust and calibrate machinery Relevant Past Experience – Workshop or Teaching Experience • Conducting workshops, classes, training sessions or other hands-on crafts. • Mentoring or coaching individuals to develop technical or creative skills. • Experience in delivering safety training and enforcing safety regulations in a workshop • Project and Team Management • Leading or coordinating projects using the Lazer cutter • Supervising a team, including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, and ensuring quality control. • Managing budgets and resources to complete projects within financial and material constraints. – Woodworking and Craftsmanship • Hands-on experience in Lazer cutting, or a related craft, with a portfolio of completed projects. • Designing and creating items for sale, or display, showcasing creativity and craftsmanship. • Operating and maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment. Workshop or Facility Maintenance • Overseeing the maintenance and organisation of a workshop or similar facility. • Implementing and upholding safety standards to ensure a hazard-free environment. |