Day Services Support Worker – Arts and Crafts Maternity Cover

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months – £13.45 per hour (£15,736.5 per annum). Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 08:30 – 16:30, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Closing date: 3rd June 2026. Interviews, week commencing 8th June 2026.

Do you want to be part of a unique community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality, person-centred support within creative day opportunity workshops for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role focuses on enabling participation, skill development, and meaningful engagement across arts, crafts, textiles, and pottery activities.

About Us: Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity that provides unique, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. The council rates Camphill "Excellent," and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to ensure all workshop activities are delivered to a high standard.
• Support and guide service users in a range of creative activities, including arts and crafts, ceramics, hand weaving, and textiles.
• Assist in planning and preparing projects alongside the Workshop Coordinator, ensuring activities are accessible and tailored to individual abilities.
• Support individuals to set achievable goals and monitor, record, and review their progress and outcomes.
• Enable service users to create a variety of products for display and sale, contributing to achievement records and reviews.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inclusive working environment in line with CMKC policies and procedures.
• Ensure workshops and storage areas are clean, organised, and maintained to a high standard of health and safety.
• Oversee the workshop.
• Provide support with personal care or medical needs in line with individual risk assessments and support plans.
• Ensure that all tools, equipment, and materials are used and maintained safely, complying with COSHH regulations.
• Manage and store stock effectively to maximise the lifespan of resources.
• Record and report all incidents, accidents, or concerns in accordance with CMKC procedures.
• Support service users in other settings or community-based activities when required.
• Contribute to community projects, events, and inclusive celebrations.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience or training in at least two of the following: arts and crafts, pottery, textiles and sewing.
• Understanding of person-centred support.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to engage adults with learning disabilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Desirable Criteria

• Care Certificate or Level 2 qualification.
• Qualification in Art and Craft, textile or ceramics.
• Experience in social care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and health & safety.
• Understanding behaviours that may challenge.
• Experience supporting creative projects.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and patient.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to person-centred values.
• Willing to undertake training and development.

What We Offer:

• A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
• Company sickness pay enhanced SSP.
• Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long service.
• Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match.
• Generous training and professional development opportunities.
• On-site free parking.
• 15% Discount in our Café/shop for food and Camphill products.
• Free counselling service via a helpline.
• Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability).

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role. The most important thing is a caring attitude, a genuine interest in people and a willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.

Please note: we review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK. Registered Charity 283556.