Supported Living Co-worker

3 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Tiphereth Camphill in Edinburgh Full time

**Supported Living Co-worker**

**Job description**

**General Introduction**

We are a small semi-rural Camphill Community and have been based on the outskirts of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland Hills for over 25 years. Together we make up a community of about 150 people.

**Ethos of the Organisation**

As a Camphill Community, Tiphereth offers adults with learning disabilities and/or autism the opportunity of living and working together to realise their potential. Our life and work is based on Rudolf Steiner principles of Anthroposophy and Social Therapy. This work is influenced by the traditions inherited from the founder of the Camphill Movement, Karl König, and developed in a 160 Camphills worldwide. Through working with these principles Tiphereth aims to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individuals in our care and within our workforce. Tiphereth strives to create situations where each person can participate in meaningful work, believing that work is the primary vehicle for personal growth and development.

Our holistic vision is to integrate the spiritual nature of Camphill with the requirements of delivering an outstanding care service and social enterprise. We believe we can remain true to our founding principles, whilst building a vibrant, creative and inclusive community where people of all abilities are equally valued, encouraged to grow and make a positive contribution.

**Responsibilities**

The post holder is to provide care and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to enable them to achieve personal outcomes. Guided by our strapline: “Living Together, Working Together, Growing Together” the Co-Worker will provide relationship-centred care and support which values and promotes growth and a sense of belonging through working in shared and individual settings. Our co-workers support our members within their homes (Supported Living), to access meaningful work, and to have fun and develop relationships.

**Key Task**s**
- To personally uphold Tiphereth’s mission and vision statement, and Camphill values which underpin the aims and objectives.
- To build relationships with people using a person-centred approach founded on dignity and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control
- To follow the mandate and objectives attached to each part of the community.
- To provide shared support, 1:1 and 2:1 support.
- To work positively with any behaviours of concern.
- To provide care and support with personal /intimate care tasks, administering medication safely, assisting a person’s mobility safely including using equipment, supporting meals, social activities, outings and attending appointments.
- To support people to live in a rich environment, manage a tenancy and build a home.
- To share and support members with daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
- To support people to participate as fully as possible in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, developing skills and a sense of purpose and value
- To act as keyworker for some people taking a lead role in ensuring outcomes, support plans and risk assessments are reviewed at least every 6 months.
- To build good relations with families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
- To plan, organise and facilitate group and individual activities
- To work as an effective member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team working environment
- Support members both inside the home, but also to utilise the outside spaces, supporting gardening, growing vegetable and plants, and enjoying nature.

**Other Tasks**
- To take personal responsibility for professional development in line with SSSC requirements, and contribute to supervision and team meeting discussions
- To support and participate in the cultural and festival life of the community and a taskforce meeting
- To work safely and professionally according to organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety

**Training and Supervision**

There is an initial period of induction for the new Co-worker and training provided across a calendar year within Tiphereth. Support to access appropriate further training or refresher courses and professional development will be agreed with the Team Leader or Supported Living Manager.

The Co-Worker will be provided with support and supervision sessions with their team leader. During this, feedback is gained, personal development is discussed, issues of concern or those needing clarification can be raised, and practices can be reflected on.

**Terms and Conditions**

Tiphereth is committed to the Scottish Government’s Safer Recruitment Policy (November 2016).Tiphereth is required to carry out checks on your employment references.

Tiphereth operates an Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme, which you are required to join or provide an alternative Scheme. Tiph

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