To apply, please visit our website www.beannachar.co.uk/work-opportunities and complete the application form for the role. Please send completed application to the email address provided.

ABOUT US

Beannachar Camphill Community is Located on a beautiful estate only two miles from Aberdeen city, it provides a therapeutic and supportive space that transforms the lives of young adults with additional support and complex needs.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

No previous experience is required. Individuals new to Social Care work MUST be available to work a minimum of 32 hours a week. You should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing vocational care skills. Beannachar will provide essential induction skills training.
If you stay with us for at least 12 months, we will make it possible for you to undertake an SVQ 2 (or equivalent). It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous working/volunteering experience in a Camphill setting
• Previous experience of working in a social care setting
• Previous working/volunteering experience of any kind
• Personal experience of being a carer (e.g. for a family member)
• Hold a clean and current driving licence
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards a suitable qualification to meet SSSC requirements)
• SSSC registration with/without condition
• PVG membership for work vulnerable adult
• Have current Protection of Vulnerable Groups knowledge and understanding

• To promote and be responsible for the safety and welfare of all those living and working in the household and/or workshop in accordance with Beannachar’s Health and Safety Policy.
• To support with the daily arrangements in the household and/or workshop and to ensure that all aspects of the care provided to students comply with the standards agreed by the Community in accordance with best professional care practice.
• To support, and assist when necessary, with the personal care of the students and seek to promote the development of the students towards as much independence as they are able.
• To support, and assist when necessary, with the work, social and recreational activities of the students and seek to promote the development of the students in the learning of work and life skills to as high a level of independence as they are able.
• To maintain the required records and ensure, in conjunction with the relevant House Co-ordinator and/or Workshop Leader, that the student’s agreed Personal Development Plans and Risk Assessments are implemented.
• To abide by Beannachar’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
• To participate in House and General Staff Meetings.
• To attend training courses as required.
• To undertake any other tasks in Beannachar as requested by the Beannachar Management Group by mutual agreement