Care & Support Worker

Camphill Village Trust; High Cross; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Camphill Village Trust is seeking a Support Worker to provide essential assistance within their Care and Support Team based at the Delrow Community in Watford, UK. The role involves fostering independence for adults with learning disabilities, planning support and care, and promoting well-being through daily living tasks and community events. Applicants should have a passion for helping others, good general education, and a creative approach to support. Sleep-ins are required, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and distressed behaviours/emotions is preferred.
• Desirable to hold a driver’s licence.
• Good general education with no formal qualifications required as we support their development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver support and care to foster well-being and development.
• Assist with daily living tasks including cooking and laundry.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Adhere to community policies and promote equality.
• Plan and organise local community events.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Creative spirit

Good numeracy and literacy skills

General IT skills

Education

Good general education

Job description

Purpose

As a Support Worker within the Care and Support Team, you will provide autonomous assistance to support the independence, choice, inclusion, and control of the people we care for, ensuring that care and support is of a high standard, person‑centred, and delivered within budget.

Location & Travel

This role will be based at our Delrow Community in Watford.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver support and care to foster well‑being and development, recording and reviewing progress in line with person‑centred support plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks: maintain a clean environment, use laundry equipment, plan menus, shop, cook, and handle safe storage.
• Help arrange and attend medical appointments, budget, access benefits, maintain tenancy, monitor finances, and liaise with landlords.
• Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, hair washing) where required and within appropriate registration frameworks.
• Administer and record medication, check orders, and complete relevant paperwork including support plans, daily updates, risk assessments, incident and behaviour reports.
• Adhere to community policies, procedures, and code of conduct, promoting equality, diversity, and human rights.
• Undertake training and continuous professional development to meet Care Quality Commission, local authority, and organisational standards.
• Develop a deep understanding of our philosophy and values, applying them to your practice.
• Work in partnership with family members and other professionals involved in each individual’s life.
• Plan and organise local and community‑based events such as coffee mornings or film clubs.

Person Specification

• Preferably experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and distressed behaviours/emotions (training will be provided).
• Desirable to hold a driver’s licence.
• Sleep‑ins are required for this role.
• Desire to support people to achieve autonomy and a life full of opportunities.
• Supportive, encouraging, and natural approach to daily living tasks.
• Creative spirit and willingness to arrange community events.
• Passion for helping others live fulfilling and interesting lives.
• Enjoyment of activities such as swimming, crafts, and socialising.

Education

• Good general education with numeracy and literacy skills; no formal qualifications are essential as we support you in developing them.
• General IT skills required.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services, and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to complete DBS and other relevant pre‑employment checks.