Memoir Planning and Writing Support
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled individual to fill the role of Memoir Writing Support. In this position, you will be responsible for providing personalized support to an individual with a disability, empowering them to articulate and document their life experiences through the creation of a memoir.
Responsibilities:
Individualised Writing Support: Offer one-on-one assistance to the individual in navigating the writing process, ensuring their unique voice and perspective are accurately captured. Provide guidance on grammar, structure, and style.
Communication Facilitation: Act as a bridge between the individual and their thoughts, aiding in the expression of memories, emotions, and significant life events through effective writing techniques.
Organisational Skills: Assist in structuring and organising the memoir, helping the individual to chronologically arrange their experiences and create a coherent and compelling narrative.
Grant Application and Fundraising: Take initiative in researching and applying for grants or fundraising opportunities to support the publishing and distribution of the memoir.
Collaboration with Care Team: Work closely with other care team members, including support staff and professionals involved in the individual's life, to ensure a holistic approach to memoir creation and publishing.
Requirements:
Empathy and Patience: Ability to connect with individuals with intellectual disabilities, demonstrating patience and understanding.
Strong Writing Skills: Excellent written communication skills to guide and enhance the individual's writing abilities.
Creativity: Ability to think creatively in adapting writing techniques to suit the individual's needs and abilities.
Respect for Autonomy: A commitment to promoting the individual's autonomy and self-expression throughout the memoir-writing process.
A background in writing, literature, psychology, social work, education, or a related field would be suitable.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment:
This position is a fixed term of 12 months, with the assumption that the project will be completed at the end of the 12 months.
Time commitment is approx. 2 hours of 1:1 work with the individual per week, and up to 4 hours of non-contact time. This would be made up of research, planning, writing and creating the layout of the memoir.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Demographic information: Memoir Planning and Writing SupportHamilton Organisation: Sensory Workx Category: Mentoring Hours: Both/FlexibleWe are seeking a compassionate and skilled individual to fill the role of Memoir Writing Support. In this position, you will be responsible for providing personalized support to an individual with a disability, empowering them to articulate and document their life experiences through the creation of a memoir.
Responsibilities:
Individualised Writing Support: Offer one-on-one assistance to the individual in navigating the writing process, ensuring their unique voice and perspective are accurately captured. Provide guidance on grammar, structure, and style.
Communication Facilitation: Act as a bridge between the individual and their thoughts, aiding in the expression of memories, emotions, and significant life events through effective writing techniques.
Organisational Skills: Assist in structuring and organising the memoir, helping the individual to chronologically arrange their experiences and create a coherent and compelling narrative.
Grant Application and Fundraising: Take initiative in researching and applying for grants or fundraising opportunities to support the publishing and distribution of the memoir.
Collaboration with Care Team: Work closely with other care team members, including support staff and professionals involved in the individual's life, to ensure a holistic approach to memoir creation and publishing.
Requirements:Empathy and Patience: Ability to connect with individuals with intellectual disabilities, demonstrating patience and understanding.
Strong Writing Skills: Excellent written communication skills to guide and enhance the individual's writing abilities.
Creativity: Ability to think creatively in adapting writing techniques to suit the individual's needs and abilities.
Respect for Autonomy: A commitment to promoting the individual's autonomy and self-expression throughout the memoir-writing process.
A background in writing, literature, psychology, social work, education, or a related field would be suitable.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment:This position is a fixed term of 12 months, with the assumption that the project will be completed at the end of the 12 months.
Time commitment is approx. 2 hours of 1:1 work with the individual per week, and up to 4 hours of non-contact time. This would be made up of research, planning, writing and creating the layout of the memoir.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 2722
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