Musical Care Practitioner

Musical Care Practitioner - Part Time £22,500 pa, 26hrs per week KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ About KYN KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices. Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London. The Role This role is ideal for an adaptable professional musician with experience of working with older people living with dementia, who is passionate about using music as a tool for enhancing the quality of life for older adults and who enjoys working in a caring, supportive environment. This is a new role for KYN Bickley. Although Live Music Now has provided musical residencies since the home has opened, the primary aim of which is to support residents living with dementia to improve their wellbeing. The post holder will also support the team to understand the benefits of music in dementia care and become more confident in its use, and will work to support the aims of the dementia strategy. About the opportunity: As the Musical Care Practitioner here at KYN, you will be an essential part of the operations team, helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families. You will lead music activity, group music making and entertainment with personal, social and therapeutic benefits for participants on either a one-to-one basis or within a group setting. The post holder will support the team in understanding the benefits of music in dementia care and work to support the aims of the dementia strategy. As a Musical Care Practitioner you will be responsible for: Plan, set up and lead interactive and participatory group music making sessions. Perform live music to enhance the wellbeing of residents, ensuring engagement and enjoyment. Tailor performances and activities to the needs of residents, considering preferences, musical identities, cognitive abilities, health conditions and barriers faced. Involve the residents in the development of the musical opportunities, activity and experiences available, offering and supporting opportunities for them to take ownership, leadership and control. Working with residents, introduce new musical experiences (activities, genres) that develop and enhance their musical exposure, experiences and individual and collective musical identities. Subject to available budget, research and identify equipment that can be purchased to support group and individual music making activities, including assistive music technology. Plan, set up and lead one-to-one music sessions for residents, offering personalised experiences to enhance individual wellbeing. Adapt sessions for residents with specific needs (e.g., dementia, physical disabilities) to address barriers to participation experienced by participants. Work closely with the care team to ensure music activities that complement the care plans and holistic support for residents, including co-planning, reflection and supporting and facilitating active participation from care team colleagues in activities. Work with care team to develop understanding of the value of music in dementia care and where possible to increase colleagues' confidence and skills to integrate music into their own practice. Participate in care home events, special occasions, and themed weeks, providing musical input as needed. Maintain accurate records of music activities, resident feedback, and engagement levels. Report on the outcomes of sessions and provide feedback on residents' responses to music sessions. Ensure all performances and activities are conducted in a safe manner, adhering to care home policies and procedures. Ensure all equipment used for musical activities is safe and in good working condition. Comply with all KYN policies, standards, and toolkits. About you: You will have proven experience in music performance and therapeutic music practice, ideally with relevant qualifications. A multi-instrumentalist who has a high level of musical proficiency in main instrument and ability and confidence to use and incorporate others in practice, including singing. You will have experience leading participatory music activities for people living with dementia and others facing physical or cognitive barriers. You will be skilled in leading both group and individual music activities with non-musicians and can adapt quickly to respond to individual needs and musical preferences. You will also have creativity in designing engaging and meaningful music sessions. You will be open to learning new skills. You will have a passion for sharing your music and collaborating with others. You will have experience in care or related settings. You will have strong communication skills. You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual. Our commitment to you: Competitive salary and benefits. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift. Bespoke company induction and ongoing training programmes at all levels. Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology. Custom-made uniforms provided. Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply). Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits. Discount schemes. Company contributory pension scheme. And much more…… To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit

www.kyn.co.uk/careers . KYN is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check. To view our Privacy Policy, please visit

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