Support Workers

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 31st July 2026

Do you want to be part of a unique community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together? We have an exciting opportunity for full-time Support Workers to join our care team at Camphill Milton Keynes, a community supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.

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

• Ensure, together with colleagues, that residents experience a safe, healthy and purposeful environment, in accordance with CMKC policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain written needs and risk assessments and support plans for allocated residents, in cooperation with residents and others (in a person-centred way).
• Maintain other records as requested, e.g. residents’ daily reports; accident and incident reports; health and safety records, and communication systems clearly, accurately and timely.
• Support residents in making their own decisions and informed choices, and assist them in promoting and maintaining their independence.
• Ensure that the information communicated to residents is accessible to them.
• Support residents in managing their own finances, budgeting and dealing with statutory bodies and services.
• Support residents in accessing a range of leisure and social activities and other services.
• Support residents in managing their personal care needs.
• Monitor and respond to medical or health needs and, when authorised, administer medication safely and support therapeutic aims in accordance with Camphill MK’s policies and procedures.
• Support residents to maintain their tenancy and look after their home, which they share with other people, e.g. complete domestic tasks and maintain a clean and safe home environment.
• Work with residents to ensure planning of healthy diet choices and support with meal preparation and cooking.
• Support residents in attending meetings and appointments if required.
• Provide emotional support and appropriate intervention for distressed residents.
• Support people to maintain regular contact with their own families and/or other significant individuals according to the person’s wishes.
• Liaise with other agencies as required, i.e. regarding service users’ annual reviews, health appointments.
• Ensure service users are aware of CMKC’s safeguarding adults procedures and comments and complaints procedures, and document any incidents, accidents, or complaints accordingly.

Staff training and personal development

• Participate in supervision and staff appraisal.
• Attend staff meetings when required.
• Participate in ongoing in-house and external professional and personal development activities.

General

• Flexible approach to work as you will be required to work a rota, which includes some evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
• Work co-operatively as a member of a staff team and build a professional working relationship with residents, colleagues, volunteers and relevant professionals.
• Promote equality of opportunity, a respect for diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Represent CMKC in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all CMKC policy and procedure.
• Comply with CMKC and Adult Social Care Workers Code of Conduct.
• Attend internal and external meetings, as required.
• Provide cover in other CMKC houses and work unsupervised, and take appropriate responsibility for the proper running of the shift as required.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and personal development.
• Where required and authorised, drive the company vehicles and participate in ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of any such vehicles.
• Work in accordance with the CMKC mission statement and statement of values.
• Support and undertake any other ad hoc Community activities and development projects that may be required.

What We Offer

• A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
• Company sickness pay enhanced SSP from the first day of employment for up to one year.
• 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 help line.
• 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).
• Enhanced paternity pay for fathers with more than one year of service.

How to Apply

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 things are a caring attitude, a genuine interest in people, and a willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement. Please note that we review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist candidates. 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. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly including underrepresented groups and people with disabilities. We recognise and celebrate the value that diverse perspectives bring to our teams.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.