Programme Lead for the Food and Retail Skills programmes at Camphill Village Trust's Botton Village community, working with adults who attend on a day basis or live in the trust's supported homes. The post centres on planning, delivering and assessing individual 13-week activity programmes in catering, food preparation and retail, and line managing support staff. The rural site has no public transport, so access to a vehicle is strongly advised. A DBS check is required before appointment.
What the job involves
- Develop, plan, deliver and assess activities within the Supported Catering, Food Prep and Processing, Supported Retail and Customer Service programmes
- Develop 13-week programmes of activity tailored to each participant's personal goals
- Work with participants to identify individual goals and progression objectives
- Assess, induct and review participants' support needs, ensuring support plans and risk assessments are in place with social workers, families and key workers
- Manage and work alongside Support Workers, carrying out supervisions, observations and staff development
- Lead health and safety practice, including risk assessment of the environment and people and safe operating procedures
- Support the Manager to recruit, induct and train staff and volunteers, and assist with staffing rotas
- Collect evidence of progression and data for KPI and other reporting requirements
- Work with other Programme Leads to curate nature-based programmes of activity
- Build relationships with the community, family members and professionals, and support events, visits, trials and inductions for new participants
- Keep records of sessions and programme plans, and reflect on the effectiveness of activities
- Comply with Trust policies on safeguarding, equality, data protection and confidentiality
What's required
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- At least one year's experience in a social care, education or other support setting
- At least one year's experience of line managing people
- Previous experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Strong and adaptable communication skills
- Assessing risk where hot or cold liquids, food, equipment and machinery are used
- Leading programmes in food environments in line with Safer Food Better Business
- Leading programmes and people in customer-facing retail environments
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
Other
- Ability to travel reliably to the Botton Village site
- Calm, person-oriented approach with a flexible mindset, able to give and take direction
- Honest, dependable and dedicated
- Common-sense, approachable and mature attitude
Nice to have
- Health and safety and/or first aid qualification
- Safeguarding training certificate
- Care Certificate
- Experience delivering activity-based group sessions to people with support needs
- Experience supporting adults with additional needs
- Experience of supervising practice in a social care setting
- Understanding of the therapeutic benefits of a connection with nature
- Driving licence with access to own vehicle
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Programme Lead (Food & Retail Skills) in Whitby employer: Camphill Village Trust
Camphill Village Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative care and support services within a vibrant community-focused environment. With a strong commitment to inclusion and personal development, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises meaningful relationships and professional growth, all while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Located in diverse communities across England, this role not only allows for strategic leadership but also fosters deep connections with those we serve, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
