Salary: £23,400 per annum (£12 per hour)
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced full-time (37.5 hours per week) Support Workers to join our care team at Camphill Milton Keynes, a community supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. Camphill is rated “Excellent” by the Council, and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
About the Role:
- To support service users with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities
- Ensure service users have a detailed Person-Centred Plan to include agreed goals and action plans that assist them in achieving and maintaining independent life skills
- To encourage and support the values of Camphill Milton Keynes Communities
- To act as key worker for a group of service users
What you need:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of applying the principles of care practice
- Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Accurate record keeping skills
- Good IT skills, such as Microsoft Office programmes
- Working knowledge of basic hygiene standards
- Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins
- Eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer:
- A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
- Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
- Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long service
- Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- On site free parking
- 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
- Free counselling service via a help line
- Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
Closing date 20 December 2024.
Please Note: we review applications frequently and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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