Job Opportunity | Support Worker to assist Manager, CVAN South East

To provide access support as a job aide to the CVAN South East Manager who is neurodivergent (ASD + ADHD).

The Manager is based in Portsmouth and works 3 days per week. He is responsible for all aspects of the network’s activity, liaising regularly with visual arts organisations, freelancers and artists in the South East and nationally.

Working alongside him, the Support Worker will facilitate delivery of his responsibilities by helping to meet his particular support needs. Challenges associated with co-occuring ASD and ADHD include difficulties with executive function, organisation, regulating focus, task switching, impulsivity and burnout. The role will require sensitivity, discretion and resourcefulness, working together to develop a structured and efficient working practice.
The role will suit a blended combination of remote and in-person support. The exact structure and days can be flexible.

The post-holder will report to the CVAN South East Manager. The CVAN South East Manager reports to the Director of Modern Art Oxford, and also works with the Chair of CVAN South East.

The post is funded by an Access to Work grant from the Department for Work & Pensions, which has been awarded until November 2025, subject to conditions.

Principal Responsibilities

Acting as a job aide in respect of:

Person Specification
Approach
·       Calm, patient manner with good listening skills.
·       A motivated, positive outlook.
·       The ability and desire to work well with a wide range of        people.
·       A self-starter, able to work independently and to prioritise tasks.
·       An effective team worker.
·       Highest level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Access
·       Able to take a person-centred approach.
·       Interest in learning about the particular challenges encountered by a neurodivergent arts manager.

·       Experience of working with people who encounter barriers to participation, whether due to disability, mental health or other factors.

·       Ideally an understanding of neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD.
Sector Knowledge

·       Knowledge of contemporary visual arts.

·       An interest in arts and culture or heritage.

·       Excellent administration and organisational skills.

·       Able to organise own workload and carry out tasks efficiently.

·       Accuracy and attention to detail.

·       Experience of working with websites, Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

·       Strong IT skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets and Google’s G-suite applications.
Communication

·       Excellent interpersonal skills – approachable, professional, courteous.

·       Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

·       High level of proficiency in the English language.

·       A commitment to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

·       Reasonably flexible attitude to working hours.

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