Day Support Worker (Tools/Upcycling Workshop)

Day Support Worker Tools/Upcycling Workshop

22.5hrs per week Tues/Wed/Thurs

Salary : £12.60 ph

A fantastic opportunity to join a charity providing holistic person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We support our residents in all aspects of their daily lives and believe that each person should be appreciated and accepted for their unique abilities.

You will need

• Relevant training or practical experience in a wood and upcycling workshop setting
• Understanding of the principles of Person-centred support.

As your role will be to provide support with creative activities within day opportunities workshops for adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting our Tools refurbishment and upcycling Workshop.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work alongside the team to perform duties with other staff members and volunteers to ensure all aspects of work are carried out to a high standard.
• To support our Tool refurbishment and upcycling activities and to support small group or 1-1 project work.
• To provide training and support for service users relevant to the workshop’s activities.
• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy working environment for service users with special needs and staff, in accordance with CMKC policies and procedures.
• On occasion take responsibility for the workshop in the Coordinators absence.
• To ensure a high standard of safe working methods are maintained in the workshops by ensuring the workspace and storage area remain clean and tidy.
• To prompt or assist service users with personal or medical care needs according to their risk assessment and support plan.
• To plan and prepare projects with the workshop coordinator for each individual according to their abilities; to set goals and measure and record outcomes.
• To support the creation of a variety of products from a range of materials ready to be sold and/or displayed.
• To ensure that all machinery, tools, equipment and resources are maintained regularly and safely, comply with COSHH and to report any repairs required.
• To take care of stock and ensure effective storage to prolong the life of resources.
• To contribute to reviews and achievement records for and with residents within the workshop.
• To ensure that all incidents, accidents and concerns are recorded and reported in accordance with CMKC’s policies and procedures.
• On occasions support service users in other settings outside of Camphill in similar types of activity.
• To support Camphill Community projects focusing on celebrations and inclusion of service users and staff.
• To undertake any other ad hoc projects as required.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.