Relief Day Service Co-Worker

Tiphereth Camphill in Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community support organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Relief Day Service Co-Worker to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves facilitating meaningful work in a vibrant community, requiring creativity and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have experience working with people with disabilities and a commitment to promoting independence. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.12.

Qualifications

• Previous paid or unpaid experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to work positively with individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Musical ability and interest in craft areas are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities on a one-to-one basis.
• Facilitate participation in meaningful work within day service.
• Assist with personal care and safe people handling.

Skills

Creative skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Job description

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Tiphereth has a Silver Investors in People Award, is a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.

Current vacancies

Most of our roles are in Adult Social Care and all are based in Edinburgh. Note: We do not sponsor visas for overseas workers.

Relief Day Service Co-Worker

Salary is 14.12 per hour. This rate is the Scottish Living Wage plus 12.07% to statutory Annual leave entitlement

We are seeking Relief Workers who share our values and have 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 posts require someone who is creative and happy to learn new skills as well as bring their own to the workshops. A musical ability and willingness to share this is also highly beneficial. Together with our members with learning disabilities we aim to produce unique items for our annual fairs and for our community. 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 individuals with autism and complex needs. Our workshops include: Pottery, Textiles, Garden work, Printing, Woodwork and maintenance of our Estate.

This is an ongoing recruitment process and you will be considered for interview on receipt of your application. We would ask you to complete and return the attached application form to [e-mail] or by post to Human Resource Administrator, Tiphereth, 55 Torphin Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PQ.

Salary is 14.12 per hour. This rate is the Scottish Living Wage plus 12.07% to statutory Annual leave entitlement

We are seeking Relief Workers who share our values and have the experience and skills to support adults with learning disabilities on a one-to-one basis to participate in meaningful work within our Supported Living Service.

Are you interested in supporting people to maximise skills, confidence and independence and working in a beautiful place? Then we might just have the job for you!

At Tiphereth-Camphill in Edinburgh we are relief co-workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism who live within our Supported Living Service, grow their independence and be part of our vibrant community.

Previous paid or unpaid experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable. What is most important is that you have a real desire to support people to maximise their independence, have a belief in supporting people to make their choices and to do the things they want to do. The post will involve supporting personal care and safe people handling, experience of which would be desirable.

We are a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.

This is an ongoing recruitment process and you will be considered for interview on receipt of your application. We would ask you to complete and return the attached application form to [e-mail] or by post to Human Resource Administrator, Tiphereth, 55 Torphin Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PQ.