Day Service Support Worker

**Mission Statement**
We are Tiphereth Camphill, a vocational community that values each person equally. We aspire to live a life full of meaning, work associatively and grow together based on a rich cultural and spiritual foundation. We strengthen and nurture our common purpose and individual potential through authentic relationships and shared life experiences.

**Introduction**

Tiphereth offers adults with learning disabilities and autism the opportunity of living, working and growing together to realise their potential. Our life and work is based on Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophy and the principles of Social Therapy. We are also influenced by Social Pedagogy. Through working with these principles Tiphereth aims to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals we provide a service to. Tiphereth strives to create situations where each person has the opportunity to participate in meaningful work, believing that work is the primary vehicle for personal growth and development.

Our day service has five work groups that provide meaningful work and activities using creative processes. We have a philosophy of learning and developing skills together and seek to create high quality products and services to others. We refer to the individuals who use our services as ‘members’.

**Job Context**
The aim is for Co-Workers to provide support based in one work group. The support may be provided on a one-to-one basis if that is what the member needs, or the Co-Worker may be responsible for providing support to a small, shared group of members. It is important that staff are capable of providing both types of support.
Purpose of the Job
Provide support and care to adults with learning disabilities and autism to participate in meaningful work, and develop skills within a group/workshop setting.

**Key Tasks**
- 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 provide small group support, and one-to-one support using a range of approaches that enable participation
- To work positively with any behaviours of concern that may challenge.
- To provide intimate personal care and support including assisting personal mobility safely using equipment; supporting meals, social activities, outings.
- To support people to participate in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, and develop new skills.
- To keywork 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 lead on some group and individual activities
- Support members to work towards the aims of the workshop or group and be involved in the planning and production of quality goods and services
- Contribute to the development of the work group through team discussions
- Assist in the setting up and maintenance of equipment and tools
- To work as a cooperative member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team environment

**Other Tasks**
- To share in daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
- To support and participate in the social and cultural life of the community.
- To work safely and professionally according to organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety
- Liase with families, carers and other professionals as required.
- Take responsibility for professional development in line with SSSC requirements when required including; registering with the SSSC; achieving SVQ3 in Health and Social Care; and doing post registration development.
- Become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme

**Line Management**
The post holder is responsible to the workshop / group Team Leader and through them to the Day Service Manager who is the Registered Manager for the service.

Social Therapy / Social Pedagogy

**Person Specification**
We are seeking a new staff member who shares our values and has the experience and skills to support adults with learning disabilities on a one-to-one basis to participate in meaningful work within our day service.

The post is based in The May group which is the hub for general arts, crafts and therapeutic activities. Together with our members with learning disabilities we aim to produce unique items for our annual fairs and for our community.

Our work mainly focuses on weaving, felting and papercraft. We value and often focus on crafts around seasonal changes and preparation for specific festivals.

Ideally you would have an interest in one of the craft areas, however this is not essential. What is more important is the capacity to work positively with individua