Job Description

Male Support Worker - Day Services

Location:

Camphill Wakefield

Hours:

Full-time, Permanent (8:30am - 16:30pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary:

23,843.62 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week)

Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others?
Would you like to support young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge?
Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment?

Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We provide a safe, nurturing, and thriving learning environment focused on individual development and helping students achieve their aspirations.

We are expanding our Day Services team and are seeking 2 x

Male Support Workers

to join us. This role involves supporting vulnerable male students in a range of meaningful activities, both on-site and in the community, including life skills, gardening, animal care, pottery, and textiles.

Please note:

This post is restricted to male applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is due to the nature of the role, which involves providing personal care and support to vulnerable male service users, where gender-specific support is essential to meet their assessed needs and preferences.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive and collaborative work environment Free on-site parking Discounted meals available on-site Company pension scheme Simply Health benefits including 24/7 online GP access for you and your family Access to counselling and wellbeing services Simply Rewards - over 100 wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Free Enhanced DBS check Death in Service benefit - AIG Registered Group Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

Follow Behaviour Management guidelines and individual support plans Provide reassurance and therapeutic support to service users, including those who may display challenging behaviour Promote independence while assisting with personal and physical care when appropriate Support service users in sessions tailored to their individual needs, and monitor outcomes Encourage self-confidence and independence through therapeutic strategies

About You:

Experience working with young people in a social care setting Ability to support individuals with personal care needs Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Caring and compassionate nature

How to Apply:

Please visit our website https://www.camphill.ac.uk/work-for-us/work-for-us/ to review the full Day Services Support Worker job description and apply.

To apply please complete both the Application Form and equality and diversity monitoring form (opens in new tab) and forward to careers@camphill.ac.uk by the closing date of

noon on the 9th October 2025.

Shortlisting for the role will take place on the 10th of October 2025, with interviews taking place w/c 13th October 2025.

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safeguarding of students and as such will receive ongoing training and supervision in safeguarding practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,843.62 per year

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person