Arts and Minds Development Lead

Job overview

To lead and support the mental health recovery and social inclusion agenda to promote positive images of mental health and challenge stigma through the arts. Working closely with other stakeholders to improve health and social care services for the mental health population of Leeds, providing specialist advice, guidance and support related to a specific area of arts and health knowledge and expertise.

Please note this vacancy is advertised subject to banding

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with staff and clinicians to promote opportunities for arts projects to play a part in the recovery programmes of Trust services.
• To work closely in partnership with other stakeholders to develop creative opportunities that will improve mental health services for the population of Leeds
• To work with people using mental health services in Leeds, through involvement consultation and planning, to create project initiatives, and improve opportunities to engage with the arts
• To provide specialist advice, guidance and support related to the specific area of arts and health knowledge and expertise

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]  Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

For informal enquiries please contact Linda Boyles (Hours:  Mon – Wed, and Thurs am) - 07985 805092

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

The proposed date for interview for this position is 10th December 2024.