Support Worker – Day Services 
Location: Camphill Wakefield
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (8:30am – 16:30pm, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £25,038.00 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week) 

Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others?
Would you like to support young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge?
Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment? 

Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We provide a safe, nurturing, and thriving learning environment focused on individual development and helping students achieve their aspirations. 

We are expanding our Day Services team and are seeking a Support Worker to join us. This role involves supporting vulnerable students in a range of meaningful activities, both on-site and in the community, including life skills, gardening, animal care, pottery, and textiles. 

What We Offer: 

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service (up to a maximum of 30 days) 
  • Christmas closure period (paid) 
  • 2 x paid wellness days annually  
  • Opportunities for professional development and training 
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • Discounted meals available on-site 
  • Company pension scheme (4%) 
  • Benenden Health benefits including private health care 
  • Access to counselling and wellbeing services 
  • Free Enhanced DBS check 
  • Death in Service benefit – (3 x annual salary) 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Follow Behaviour Management guidelines and individual support plans 
  • Provide reassurance and therapeutic support to service users, including those who may display challenging behaviour 
  • Promote independence while assisting with personal and physical care when appropriate 
  • Support service users in sessions tailored to their individual needs, and monitor outcomes 
  • Encourage self-confidence and independence through therapeutic strategies 

About You: 

  • Experience working with young people in a social care setting 
  • Ability to support individuals with personal care needs 
  • Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Caring and compassionate nature 

How to Apply: 

Please review the full Day Services Support Worker Job Description January 2026.docx here. 

To apply please complete both the  Camphill Application Form.docx  and Camphill Equality & Diversity Form.docx and forward to careers@camphill.ac.uk by the closing date of noon on the 9 July 2026 

Shortlisting for the role will take place from the 10 July 2026, with interviews taking place w/c 13 July 2026. 

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safeguarding of students and as such will receive ongoing training and supervision in safeguarding practices.