Support Worker

Corbenic Camphill Community Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbenic Camphill Community is a unique residential community supporting adults with learning disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in providing compassionate, person-centred support that enables residents to thrive, achieve their goals and enjoy everyday life.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can make a genuine difference to the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in care work or similar setting preferred.
• SVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent required/preferred.
• SSSC membership is desirable.
• Full driving licence (manual) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement.
• Assist with medication, care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Support residents to attend appointments, workshops and activities.
• Help with household tasks: cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Support cultural, social and spiritual activities in line with Camphill ethos.
• Collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and the wider community; maintain records.

Skills

Person-centred care

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

SVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Corbenic Camphill Community is a unique residential community supporting adults with learning disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in providing compassionate, person-centred support that enables residents to thrive, achieve their goals and enjoy everyday life.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can make a genuine difference to the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, promoting their dignity, independence, wellbeing and individual choices.
• Support residents with daily living, personal care, communication, activities and community involvement.
• Assist with medication, care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding in line with Corbenic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support residents to attend appointments, workshops and activities, encouraging participation and independence.
• Help create a warm, welcoming home environment by contributing to household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Support the daily running of the household, including residents’ cultural, social and spiritual lives, in line with the Camphill ethos.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and the wider community to ensure residents receive consistent and compassionate support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing improvements in the care and support provided.

About you:

It would be great if you:

• Demonstrate a suitable attitude towards care work and personal values align with Corbenic’s
• Are self-aware and able to understand yourself and others.
• Are able to build trust and recognise the importance of relationships.
• Are able to promote dignity and fairness.
• Are able to engage with others and support inclusion.
• Are committed to improving your knowledge and skills through learning and development opportunities.

It would be even better if you have:

• Experience working in any care role
• Relevant Qualification (SVQ in Health & Social care or equivalent)
• Relevant Care training
• SSSC membership
• Full drivers’ licence (manual)