Job Description

Tiphereth offers adults with learning disabilities and autism the opportunity of living, working, and growing together to realise their potential. Our life and work is based on Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy and the principles of Social Therapy. We are also influenced by Social Pedagogy. Through working with these principles Tiphereth aims to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individuals we provide a service to. Tiphereth strives to create settings where each person has the opportunity to participate in meaningful work, believing that work is the primary vehicle for personal growth and development.

Our Day Service is made up of six groups. The focus of the groups is to provide meaningful work using creative processes. Our approach is one of learning and working together with people to develop their skills and creative potential. The service-users at Tiphereth are referred to as members. They are adults with learning disabilities who have a wide range of skills and support needs.

Job Context

In the full-time role you would work 2 days in our Print Studio and 3 days in our Textiles group. Part-time roles would be based at one location. Co-workers provide support to adults with learning disabilities and autism to enable their participation in meaningful and productive work and activities.

Key Tasks

To build relationships with people and interact on a day to day basis using a person-centred approach founded on equality, dignity, and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control.

Utilise a range of approaches to teach and develop members' skills and achieve personal outcomes.

Support members to work towards the aims of the group and to be involved in the design and making of high quality, creative goods. Support is provided either 1:1 or in small groups.

Contribute to the development of the work through consultation with the team leader and achieve identified work group outcomes.

Assist in the setting up and maintenance of equipment.

To plan, organise and lead on some activities and work that fall within the mandate of the work group.

Provide personal care to members as and when required.

Taking on the role of keyworker for some members.

Ensure that safe working practices are followed.

Be aware of members' emotional needs and respond to these as appropriate.

Support members to engage appropriately with others in the work group, and throughout Tiphereth.

Liaise with colleagues, parents/carers, and other professionals as appropriate.

Write reports on the members' work and progress and attend reviews when appropriate.

Contribute to the day to day running and upkeep of the building and its surroundings

The post-holder may be required to support members to access community resources

The post-holder may be required to administer emergency epilepsy medication subject to receiving the necessary training.

The post holder may occasionally be required to cover absences in other parts of the community as needed.

To support and participate in the social and cultural life of Tiphereth as a community.

Attend, and contributing to, a weekly staff meeting held on a Thursday

Use the organisation's I.T. and communication systems to support good communication.

To share in daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working environments.

Responsibilities

The post holder will personally uphold Tiphereth's mission statement, and Camphill values. The post-holder will be responsible to the workshop Team Leader who is their line manager and who will provide support and guidance via the induction, supervision, and annual review processes. For part-time positions you will have a named Team Leader from one group you are based in. The Team Leader is accountable to the Day Service Manager who is Registered Manager for the service.

The post holder will have an overview of the needs and aspirations of those members for

whom they are the keyworker and will ensure all communication about these members is

facilitated as efficiently as possible. Teamwork is an essential aspect of our approach, and all staff have a responsibility to work in a positive, cooperative, and supportive manner with colleagues, and thus take a mutual responsibility for many aspects of the running of the group. The post-holder will work in accordance with Tiphereth's policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,578.00-26,478.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person