Job Description

Do you want the autonomy and freedom to enhance the lives of the People We Support?

You will deliver high quality support/care to the People We Support and fulfil their potential for independence, choice, inclusion, and control on a daily basis in accordance with CQC regulations and standards.

Main responsibilities

encourage and support the People We Support to maintain clean, tidy and welcoming living environment. support the People We Support to use appropriate laundry equipment so they can be enabled to do their laundry and clothing, so they have suitable and clean clothing to wear. plan, shop and prepare healthy and wholesome meals alongside the People We Support and taking into account their choices and wishes. support the People We Support to be healthy by assisting them to arrange and attend medical appointments. enable the People We Support to look after their finances by supporting them on an individual basis to budget, monitor their finances and access benefits. support and encourage the People We Support to maintain an active and supportive social life taking into account individual choices and wishes. access training, work and support.

Knowledge & Experience:

Previous experience of working within a care or support setting, ideally with adults with learning disabilities (applicants without this experience will need to be able to evidence the competencies to be considered). Previous experience of working in anthroposophical organisations providing social care is desirable but not essential. Working knowledge of risk assessment, health and safety, support and care plans, safeguarding, person centred planning, equalities and human rights desirable. Being supportive of our values and philosophy and our approach to building community is desirable for this role. Must be competent with technology.

Qualifications:

You'll have a general education, good numeracy, and literacy skills and preferably a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Care (or equivalent). This isn't essential as we can support you in your training and qualifications.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future.


Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust's ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone's contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life.


We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths.

Phone:

03316 308282

Email:

recruitment@cvt.org.uk