At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities in a fun, engaging environment.
- Company: Brunswick Organic Nursery, a charity focused on skill development.
- Benefits: £12.78 per hour, flexible hours, full training, and holiday pay.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy a rewarding work experience.
- Why this job: Make a real social impact while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in relevant areas and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.78 - 12.78 £ per hour.
If you enjoy enabling others to learn and develop, being part of a team and having fun together as you work, then this could be the role for you!
Relief Cover Support Staff Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF
- Variable hours to cover staff absences across Brunswick
- Typical hours between 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday - Friday
- Weekend cover hours may be available in our shop
- £12.78 per hour
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.
Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York. We provide a supportive, productive and rewarding workplace for adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to build skills, confidence and independence through meaningful work.
The Role
We are recruiting flexible Relief Cover Staff to support our teams during staff absences such as holidays, training and sickness. You will lead small groups or provide one-to-one support, creating a safe, positive and engaging environment where individuals can learn, develop and thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead work sessions for small groups or provide one-to-one support
- Support adults with learning disabilities to develop practical and social skills
- Be able to plan or adapt tasks for the day
- Ensure health and safety, including safe use of equipment and PPE
- Supervise volunteers within your group
- Encourage independence, confidence and pride in work
- Communicate effectively using a range of approaches tailored to individuals
- Maintain basic records relevant to the work area
- Act as a positive and professional representative of Brunswick
Benefits
- Full paid training
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- 7 weeks’ rolled-up holiday pay (pro-rata)
- Flexible working patterns
- A friendly, values-driven team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine social impact
The Ideal Candidate
You will be caring, adaptable and confident working with people of varying abilities. You’ll bring practical experience, strong communication skills and a respectful, empowering approach to support work.
About you:
- Experience in one or more relevant work areas (e.g. horticulture, crafts, cooking, gardening, woodwork, admin)
- Experience supporting or teaching people with different skills and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to lead small groups and work independently
- A positive, patient and enthusiastic attitude
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good IT skills (email, Word, record-keeping)
- Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding (training provided)
- Flexibility to work variable hours, including some at short notice e.g. on the day, to cover sick leave
- A driving licence is essential for some work areas (garden services, woodwork, land crops)
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. Please note that it may be helpful to check your junk folder too. You can also find out more information about Brunswick and this role on the Brunswick's website.
At Brunswick Organic Nursery, we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. To find out more about this role, please visit our website.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Relief Cover Support Staff in York employer: Brunswick Organic Nursery
Join our dedicated team in Bishopthorpe, where we prioritise employee development and a supportive work culture. As a Garden Services Team Leader, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, generous holiday allowances, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a collaborative environment.
