Do you have a passion for performing arts and the ability to work as part of a creative team within a day opportunity setting for adults with learning difficulties and autism? Based in our beautiful Chrysalis theatre, the ideal candidate should be able to share their skills and experience to support people with a range of abilities to achieve their goals and develop skills in a range of performing arts activities. In addition, theatre technical skills or enthusiasm to learn would be welcomed. Job Title: Performing Arts Workshop (PAW) Support Worker Hours: 30 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Salary: 12.00ph Your role will be the overall day to day support of the Performing Arts workshops, service users (adults with learning disabilities and autism), staff and volunteers. To contribute to planning and implementing a variety of performing arts activities and opportunities. To include theatre technical support, set building and health and safety of the building: Key Responsibilities : To provide training and support for service users relevant to the PAW activities To provide a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for residents with special needs and support staff, in accordance with CMKC policies and procedures. To undertake theatre technician duties, assist with props, backstage and general health and safety check of the theatre building. Prompt or assist service users with personal or medical care needs according to their risk assessment and support plan. To plan and prepare projects with the workshop coordinator according to everyone's abilities; to set goals and measure and record outcomes. To liaise with other workshops to enhance drama activity through technology and art. To carry out well-being reviews and achievement records for and with residents. On occasions support service users in other settings outside of Camphill in similar types of activity. To support Camphill Community projects focusing on celebrations and inclusion of service users and staff. To ensure that all incidents, accidents, and concerns are recorded and reported in accordance with CMKC’s policies and procedures. To plan deliver and manage the workshop in the absence of the workshop coordinator as part of the team. To ensure that all equipment and resources are maintained regularly and safely comply with risk assessments and COSHH documentation and to report any repairs required. To ensure a high standard of safe working methods are maintained in the workshops by ensuring the workspace and storage area remain clean and tidy. To undertake any other adhoc projects as required by CMKC.

Performing Arts Workshop (PAW) Support Worker

Bank/Relief Support Worker Hours : Zero Hours Contract (Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.) Work will be offered sometimes at short notice Location: Milton Keynes Salary: 12.00 per hour This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a charity that provides holistic person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will need a flexible approach to work as you will be required to work a rota, which includes some evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Work will be offered sometimes at short notice, to cover planned and unplanned staff absences, for short periods; this will be on a casual, adhoc basis. Your role The support of service users with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities. Also to ensure that service users have a detailed Person Centred Plan to include agreed goals and action plans that assist them in achieving and maintaining independent life skills. Some Key Responsibilities: · Ensure, together with colleagues, that service users 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 plan for allocated service users, in cooperation with people and others (in a Person Centred way). · To support people in making their own decisions and informed choices and to assist them in promoting and maintaining their independence. · To ensure information communicated to people is accessible to them. · To support people to manage their own finances, budgeting and dealing with statutory bodies and services. · To support people to access a range of leisure activities and other services. · To support people to manage their personal care and health needs. · To support people to maintain their tenancy and look after their home which they share with other people. · To work with people to ensure planning of healthy diet choice. General: · Build a professional working relationship with residents, colleagues and relevant professionals. · 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. · To provide cover in other CMKC houses as required. · To participate in trainings, meetings, personal development. · To work in accordance with CMKC mission statement and statement of values. · Undertake any other ad hoc Community development projects that may be required. Why Join Us?: We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications. We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment. We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues. We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement.