Volunteer Community Shed Support Worker

Volunteer Centre Harlow; Rochford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Rochford is seeking a Volunteer Community Shed Support Worker to lead activities that foster social connections and skill development for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves practical engagement such as woodworking and metalworking, with a commitment of one day per week, approximately 10 am – 3 pm. Join us in creating an inclusive and caring environment for the community.

Qualifications

• Practical skills in woodworking or metalworking are mandatory.
• Patience and understanding necessary for working with the community.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities at the community shed for social interaction.
• Support individuals in developing skills through hands-on projects.

Skills

Practical skills such as woodworking or metalworking

Patience and understanding

Ability to work as part of a team

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

Job description

Volunteer Community Shed Support Worker

Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic people and adults withlearning disabilities, enabling limitless possibilities.

Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, andcompassionate communities for autistic people and adults with learning disabilities. By empoweringand supporting these people, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.

Purposeof Role

Volunteeringwill take place at Roots & Shoots, our horticultural project in Rochford. Rootsand Shoots is home to our gardening project, which offers training andpractical experience to develop confidence, creativity and life skills foradults with learning disabilities and people with autism. This also gives theindividuals we work with the chance to make friends and have fun with eachother.

Thevolunteer will be required to lead activities at our new community shed, wheresocial connections and friendships can be made whilst sharing skills andknowledge over activities such as woodworking, metalworking, repairing andrestoring.

Skills

• Practical skills suchas woodworking or metalworking
• Patience andunderstanding
• Ability to work aspart of a team
• Ensuring compliancewith relevant legislation i.e. Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities

Volunteers are required 1 day per week between approximately 10am – 3pm Monday - Friday

Location

Hamelin Community Shed
Sutton Bridge Farm
Sutton Road
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1XS