Camphill Village Trust
Support Worker
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Support Worker (Ashfield House) – Full Time
Purpose
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Do you want the autonomy and freedom to enhance the lives of the People We Support?
You will deliver high-quality support and care to residents, enabling them to live with independence, choice, inclusion, and control daily—aligned with CQC regulations and standards.
Locations & Travel
- Ashfield House, Stourbridge
- Requires a full UK driving licence (vehicle provided for resident transport).
About Ashfield Gardens
Ashfield Gardens is a pioneering community supporting adults with complex needs, offering three core services across a five-acre organic site:
✔ Ashfield Social Farm & Garden – A five-acre organic space providing day opportunities for supported work, horticulture, and animal care (poultry & horses).
✔ Ashfield House – The Trust’s only residential care home for adults with complex needs.
✔ Supported Living & Volunteer Opportunities – Floating support across localised properties for independent living.
The Stourbridge Community serves ~120 adults with a team of 70+ staff and volunteers, blending social farming, organic growing, and holistic care.
The Site’s Community Impact & Offering
The site produces organic food to support Camphill Village Trust’s housing, with surplus sold to the local community.
A large kitchen on-site provides: ☑ Opportunities to gain cookery skills using locally sourced ingredients. ☑ Integration of work and social skills through practical, meaningful activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Team Leader, you will:
Resident Wellbeing & Personal Development
- Foster independence, choice, and control by planning support to help residents:
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming living environment.
- Use appropriate laundry equipment for self-care (e.g., washing clothes).
- Engage in shopping, meal planning, and cooking alongside residents, respecting personal preferences and dietary needs.
- Assist with medical appointments to support overall health and well-being.
- Support financial management (budgeting, benefits access, and affordability).
- Encourage active social lives, respecting individual choices and wishes.
- Provide opportunities for training, work, and employment support where desired.
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Personal Care & Support
- Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, hair washing) as per care plans where appropriate licensing is in place.
Residential & Financial Support
- Ensure residents receive:
- Housing support to maintain tenancies, follow budgeting, and handle finances.
- Assistance accessing landlord services for repairs, maintenance, and safety checks.
- Support with division 10 meter readings and council tax policies.
Organisational & People-Centred Responsibilities
- Follow Trust policies, safeguarding, and equality/diversity principles.
- Embrace and implement the philanthropy values, supporting independence and human rights.
- Commit to continuing professional development, training, and embodying the role’s ethical principles.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Essential:
- Previous experience in care or support settings, ideally with adults with learning disabilities (applicants without this experience will need to evidence the required competencies).
- A valid UK Driving Licence (minimum 2 years).
- Desirable:
- Experience working in anthroposophical care organisations.
- Understanding of risk assessments, care planning, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, health & safety, equality, and human rights.
- Support for the Trust’s values of community-building and holistic care.
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Qualifications
- Reasonable general education (evidence of numeracy and literacy).
- Highly desirable: A Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care Diploma (applicants without a qualification can be considered if they demonstrate relevant competencies).
Key Competencies
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Respecting and Understanding Others:
- Builds trust with dignity, advocates for residents, and tailors support to individual needs.
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Effective Communication:
- Communicates verbally and non-verbally, adapting style to build agreement and collaboration.
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Working with and Developing Others:
- Engages collaboratively in teamwork, mentoring colleagues, and supporting personal growth.
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Results and Quality Focus:
- Driven to achieve high standards, maintaining quality in practice and resident care.
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Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Analyses complex situations, explores solutions, and makes informed decisions even under pressure.
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Resilience to Change and Challenges:
- Adapts effectively to new environments, embraces change, and thrives in constant and emergency situations.
Further Information
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including a DBS background check.
The advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
About Camphill Village Trust
Founded 1954, we are a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. Celebrating our 70th year, our roots in humanity and nature remain central to our ethos today. Our focus integrates social and green care, holistic support, and person-centred pathways through farming, organic growing, and sustainability.
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