Breathe Music is a weekly music project at Sound Minds that supports young adults (18-30) to engage with music in a safe, welcoming and creative environment. Through regular music-making opportunities, participants can develop their skills, explore their creativity and connect with others. About the role Responsibilities: General: Experience in facilitating 1-1 and group vocal sessions Vocal sessions Application form: Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:Job Description
The project aligns with Youth Music's aims of increasing access to inclusive, high-quality music opportunities and supporting positive outcomes for young people through creative expression.
This role will support timely and targeted vocal based interventions for participants who would benefit most from additional support.
Breathe Music participants are aged 18-25 and have mixed levels of musical experience, from complete beginners to more experienced musicians. Therefore, all Breathe sessions are delivered in a flexible and supportive way.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in singing and vocal practice (any genre welcome), and experience of facilitating or supporting music sessions, ideally with young adults.
A sensitive, non judgemental approach and confidence working with people experiencing serious mental health problems is essential for the role.
You will work from our premises in Battersea, and in collaboration with a talented and friendly team of music professionals and volunteers.
Vocal sessions
To work with young people experiencing mental health challenges in individual 1-1 and group vocal music sessions.
To support creativity through singing, vocal development, harmonies, and music production if possible.
To enable participants to progress on their creative journeys, building confidence, self-expression, and ownership of their voice.
To communicate well with the members and users and demonstrate a helpful and friendly attitude at all times.
To maintain good relationships with other staff and members and to show sensitivity to their support needs, aspirations and creative direction, regardless ofJob Requirements
Experienced musician with music production skills
Experience of working with people with mental health problems in any setting
Teaching or training experience
Strong knowledge and experience of vocal practice
Able to learn and be supported through supervision
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Able to relate to a wide range of people
To be proactive and have a positive and can do attitude
Flexible attitude to working hours
Caring attitude towards people living with long term mental ill health and an understanding or how this role supports the needs of people with mental health issues
Well organised, with good time management skills and attention to detail
Willingness to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
A commitment to Sound Minds' Inclusion Policy and Safeguarding Policy.
To undertake relevant training required for the role (e.g.Job Responsibilities
To work with young people experiencing mental health challenges in individual 1-1 and group vocal music sessions.
To support creativity through singing, vocal development, harmonies, and music production if possible.
To enable participants to progress on their creative journeys, building confidence, self-expression, and ownership of their voice. Useful Links
How to Apply
• Download the Application pack for the role from our website: www.soundminds.co.uk/news/recruitment/
• Send us your CV and covering letter to [email protected] with Breathe Vocal Practitioner as the subject line.
• Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form from the link on our website.
We want everyone who believes they meet the person specification to feel comfortable and confident applying for this role. It is our responsibility to make the application process accessible - if you require this pack in a different format or if you would like to apply in a different way, please email Sound Minds’ Administrator, Lindsey, at [email protected]