Nature Based Arts and Crafts Programme Assistant
Nature Based Arts and Crafts Programme Assistant
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Job Description
Purpose:
Are you creative Would you enjoy teaching the People We Support new skills
To plan and facilitate a choice of engaging nature-based art and craft activities for the People We Support to take part in in accordance with seasonal trends and themes using both traditional and modern techniques. To work collaboratively with each individual to design and create saleable unique artisan items which have been created using sustainable natural and donated resources where possible.
With co-production at the heart of everything we do the programme will be focussed on developing an understanding of the individual target outcomes for each participant and then shaping safe meaningful nature-based arts and crafts activities to support them to achieve their personal social educational and vocational goals.
All of our programme participants are adults with learning and other disabilities living in our communities or attending on a day-participant basis
Duties & Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities:
- To ensure that the choice of projects offered to the programme participants are tailored to their individual needs and are both challenging and achievable.
- To review the progress and development of each individual work with the team to gather evidence to demonstrate progression whilst recognising achievements and identifying new/individual goals and objectives.
- Contributes expertise to the continual improvement of our Nature Based Arts and Crafts programme in meeting the individual outcomes of the People We Support.
- Work flexibly and creatively to respond to the needs of the People We Support.
- To support and encourage programme participants to work effectively in a therapeutic yet social environment. Observe the wellbeing of the participants and report any concerns over emotional or physical changes to your supervisor.
- Be aware of policies and procedures including whistleblowing safeguarding health and safety policies and risk assessments. Report any concerns to supervisor/line manager to ensure the safety of programme participants and complete safety event/concerns forms/reports as required.
- To ensure that materials and equipment are safe to use and request replacements of equipment and materials when depleted.
- To ensure that collaborative artisan craft items are of a high standard for retail in the shop at Larchfield the Camphill Village Trust online store and at various fairs throughout the year.
- Be available to work some weekends for craft fayres and our annual community Christmas Fayre.
- Be confident to promote the Trust the community and our triumphs on our socials.
- To proactively participate in regular supervisions with your line manager and to attend social care and craft-based training in line with government guidelines and Trust requirements.
- Fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages creativity and exploration.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Level 2 Health & Social Care or a willingness and ability to achieve within an agreed period.
- Understanding and/or experience of working with people with a variety of care and support needs and of all abilities and their families.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Evidence of a good working knowledge of nature-based arts and craft activities.
- Full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle during working times and a willingness to travel as required.
Key Competencies:
- Self-motivated dynamic and able to work with a high level of autonomy and without close supervision.
- Good organisational skills and proven ability to manage own time and workload.
- Kind and approachable with excellent listening skills tact and keenness to offer support.
- Passionate about developing and delivering a progressive service that supports people to develop via individual progression pathways; is caring and adaptable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The charity
Established in 1954 Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities autism and mental health challenges. In our 70thyear we honour our past provide for the present and will lead the future.
Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trusts ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration valuing everyones contribution enabling personal pathways to development celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life.
We operate in both rural and urban communities building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills continues to play to our strengths.
The benefits
Below is just a taste of what we offer:
Life cover for all employees so families will receive payment if a colleague dies at work (subject to cover terms and conditions).
Employees who introduce a friend to work with us receive 150 through payroll (Terms & Conditions apply.)
Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline for advice and support. Also available to your immediate family
We contribute to a pension scheme along with your personal contributions
Annual leave entitlement 25 days per year PLUS statutory bank and national holidays
Free parking at most communities
The gallery
What we offer
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Employment Type
Part-Time
