Job Reference brandontrust/TP/19748/1712
Contract Type:
Permanent Part-time
Working Hours:
37.5
Location:
Bristol
Closing Date:
13/09/2026
Job Category:
Region / Division:
Bristol
Business Unit:
Job Introduction
Support Worker - Splinters Wood Work
Location: Elm Tree Farm, Bristol, BS16 1AA
Salary: £12.71 – 12.87
Hours: 15
hours per week - this could be shared across 2 Support Workers.
About the role
As a Support Worker you will assist in the day-to-day supervision within specific projects or services. You will promote skills, knowledge and wellbeing by providing excellent support to individuals and groups of people that enables them to achieve shared and individual outcomes through joint enterprise. You will be assigned to a specific project or service; this may change from time to time.
The Splinters woodwork project provides services for people with learning disabilities and autistic people based at Elm Tree Farm, providing an opportunity for training and wellbeing outcomes. To achieve these outcomes, you will assist to plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate activities, and engage the people we support in all aspects of woodwork and upcycling.
You will create a safe and enjoyable environment and provide structured sessions to enable people to achieve their desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the projectleader in the day to day running of the woodwork and the planned activities for the day, to include:
- Working alongside and assisting the people wesupport to create items from wood and work towards their chosen outcomes.
- PPE checks, H&S checks and tool inventories.
- Working collaboratively with the people wesupport to identify their strengths and areas for progression.
- To work with the people, wesupport to produce our enterprise stock and develop ideas for new woodwork products
- Demonstrate skill and precision in woodworking techniques and tool use.
- Help to plan, manage and deliver woodworking projects to specification alongside our co-farmers.
- Maintain the wood workshop and farm environment, keeping a tidy workplace and making small repairs to infrastructure and or tools as required/appropriate.
- Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.
About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to support you too.
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Support Worker - Woodwork in Bristol employer: Brandon Trust
Brandon Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on personal development and training, employees are empowered to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic and disabled adults in Bristol. The flexible shift patterns and commitment to dignity and respect create a rewarding workplace culture that values each individual's contributions.
