Work For Us
The incredible staff here at Camphill Wakefield are at the heart of our service. Are you caring, compassionate and willing to go that extra mile? Would you like to support our young adults with learning disabilities, mental health and challenging behaviours? Do you want to make a difference?
Apply for a position using the form below or contact HR on careers@camphill.ac.uk for more information.
Current Vacancies
Lunchtime Support Worker – Day Services
10 hours per week – Mon to Fri - 52 weeks per year
£6,227.52 (FTE £23,353.20)
We are looking to appoint caring, pro-active, and resilient team players to join our Day Service provision at Camphill Wakefield, as a Lunchtime support worker.
Are you passionate and enthusiastic about providing high quality and person-centred support to young adults? Do you want to work for a manager who values and supports you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Who we are.
Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We are a safe, caring and thriving learning site, with a focus on individual learning and ensuring all our students achieve their aspirations and potential. Our services include: • post-19. • Day Services (social care after leaving education)
Camphill Wakefield provides educational and social support to children and adults with varying support needs. We provide education in our on-site SEND college and a social day care service.
What we can offer
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Free on-site Parking.
Discounted lunch / food onsite.
Company Pension Scheme.
Simply Health benefit, FREE Online 24/7 GP service for you AND your family + 24/7 Advice and counselling services.
Simply Rewards – 100+ amazing rewards available to all members making it easier to keep your mind and body healthy.
Free Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Death in Service benefit – AIG Registered Group Life Insurance.
What you will be doing
As a Lunchtime support worker, you will provide high quality support and assist in promoting a nurturing and person-centred environment to a variety of our amazing students! This will include preparing for lunch break and supporting our students during their lunch in line with their dietary, fluid and any other support needs.
No two days will be the same and you will have opportunity to support our students to achieve their desired outcomes through effective support, meaningful activities and social interaction.
You will show a commitment to ensuring Camphill Wakefield meets the high standards of support, education and training within its own quality assurance framework, as well as meeting the expectations and guidelines of the placing authorities and inspectorates.
You will join a committed and dedicated team and be part of the ‘hands on’ approach to running all services at Camphill. You will be highly rewarded with the pleasure of working
alongside our students to strive for excellence.
During the application process you are required to:
- Complete a company application form.
- Attend an interview in person.
- Give details for us to complete Reference and DBS checks..
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do.
Due to our Safer Recruitment policy CVs will not be accepted.
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check because of the nature of its work with vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check because of the nature of its work with vulnerable adults.
Please click on the following links to view the job description and personal spec and to obtain an application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Please submit your completed application and Equality and Diversity monitoring forms on or before the closing date of Thursday 29th August 2024
If you require further information about the role, please email careers@camphill.ac.uk
Male Support Worker required - Day Services
Are you caring, compassionate and willing to go that extra mile?
Would you like to support our young adults with learning disabilities, mental health and challenging behaviours?
Do you want to make a difference?
Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We are a safe, caring and thriving learning site, with a focus on individual learning and ensuring all our students achieve their aspirations and potential. Our services include: • post-19. • Day Services (social care after leaving education)
We are looking to expand our team of Day Services Support Workers with an additional male support worker. This service provides meaningful activities inside and outside of college including life skills, garden activities, small animals, pottery and textiles.
This position is open to Male applicants only. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that this is a general occupational requirement within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010.
We offer:
Full time - permanent roles – 8:30am to 16:30pm
Annual Salary of £23,353.20 based on 37.50 hours per week.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Free on-site Parking.
- Discounted lunch / food onsite.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Simply Health benefit, FREE Online 24/7 GP service for you AND your family + 24/7 Advice and counselling services.
- Simply Rewards – 100+ amazing rewards available to all members making it easier to keep your mind and body healthy.
- Free Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
- Death in Service benefit – AIG Registered Group Life Insurance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- You will follow and act upon Behaviour Management guidelines and all relevant support & care plans, advice, and programmes.
- You will provide the service users with encouragement, reassurance, and comfort, and when necessary to help in the management of those service users who may display challenging behaviour, in accordance with skills and training.
- Always Supporting the long-term aim for the service user’s independence by encouraging the growth of these skills, but to nonetheless assist with, when appropriate, with the physical and personal care of the service users.
- Support Service users attending sessions to meet their individual needs, recording and monitoring their outcomes.
- Support Service Users in gaining self-confidence and independence, through encouragement and reassurance, and by using therapeutic strategies.
YOUR PROFILE
- You should have experience of working with young people in a social care setting.
- You should have the ability to support individuals with personal care needs.
- You should have knowledge of the SEND code of Practice.
- You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- You should be of a caring and compassionate nature.
During the application process you are required to:
- Complete a company application form.
- Attend an interview in person.
- Give details for us to complete Reference and DBS checks.
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do.
Due to our Safer Recruitment policy CVs will not be accepted.
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check because of the nature of its work with vulnerable adults.
Please click on the following links to view the job description and personal spec and to obtain an application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Please submit your completed application and Equality and Diversity monitoring forms on or before the closing date of Thursday 29th August 2024
If you require further information about the role, please email careers@camphill.ac.uk
Multi Trade Tutor
Salary: £30,287.40
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Academic contract / Permanent position
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment? Camphill Wakefield, a specialist post-16 college nestled on a picturesque 36-acre campus surrounded by countryside and is looking for a dedicated Multi Trade Tutor to join our team.
At Camphill Wakefield, we believe in providing high-quality, person-centred education that empowers our students to reach their full potential. As a Multi Trade Tutor, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of our students, helping them develop essential skills in a nurturing setting.
Position Overview:
The Multi Trade Tutor is responsible for delivering high-quality vocational training and education to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves planning, implementing, and assessing multi-trade programs, ensuring that each student receives personalized support to achieve their full potential in a range of trades such as carpentry, brickwork, painting and decorating, and more.
You will be responsible for assessment, evaluation of students, as well as recording their progress and achievements against their learning targets using a MIS system. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing individualised lesson plans to address the specific needs and learning styles of our students. You must collaborate with other members of the curriculum team and support staff to create integrated learning experiences and support students’ overall development. You will be expected to uphold the values and mission of Camphill Wakefield.
We offer:
Salary: £30,287.40
Hours: 37.50 hours per week 8:30am - 16:30pm
Academic contract / Permanent position
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Free on-site Parking.
Discounted lunch / food onsite.
Company Pension Scheme.
Simply Health benefit, FREE Online 24/7 GP service for you AND your family + 24/7 Advice and counselling services.
Simply Rewards – 100+ amazing rewards available to all members making it easier to keep your mind and body healthy.
Free Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Death in Service benefit – AIG Registered Group Life Insurance.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
Attend an interview in person.
Give details for us to complete Reference and DBS checks.
Due to our Safer Recruitment policy, you will be required to complete a company application form to be considered for this role. CVs will not be accepted.
Please ensure you tailor your application to meet the criteria of the job description and person specification.
This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check because of the nature of its work with vulnerable adults.
Please click on the following links to view the job description and personal spec and to obtain an application form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
Please submit your completed application and Equality and Diversity monitoring forms on or before the closing date of Tuesday 30th July 2024.
If you require any further information about this role, please contact our careers team via email careers@camphill.ac.uk
Trustee Recruitment
Status: Trustees are appointed for a term of three years with the opportunity for re-election.
Salary: Voluntary. Reasonable expenses will be paid e.g. for travel.
Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We are a safe, caring and thriving learning site, with a focus on individual learning and ensuring all our students achieve their aspirations and potential. Our services include:
- Post-16 and Post-19 Education including enterprise and career opportunities.
- Day Services (social care after leaving education).
We are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board with knowledge, experience and interest in the following areas.
- Education, ideally with a lived experience of SEND, particularly including being a parent/carer of a young person with SEND.
- Care
- Clinical Therapies sector – SALT/OT/SEMH
- Financial & Risk Management
- Marketing
- HR
- Fundraising
- Digital Technology
- Facilities Management/Health and Safety
- Ecology, biodiversity and sustainability
If you have knowledge, experience and skills in areas not listed but which you believe will benefit our organisation then please apply.
Trustees will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Camphill Wakefield’s purpose and its vision and values, have an active interest in SEND education and a commitment to quality and raising standards.
Benefits of being a Trustee at Camphill
- Induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities to develop new skills
- Input into strategic decision making to shape the future of Camphill and the futures of those who attend Camphill
- Connecting with other trustees and key stakeholders
We are committed to expanding the diversity of our Board and have an inclusive approach to recruitment. We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in becoming a Trustee and who meets the requirements of the post.
Please read the Trustee Recruitment Pack for further details.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions or would like to have a conversation with an existing Trustee please contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Deborah Archer at email deborah.archer@camphill.ac.uk or by phone on 07455 849559.
To apply please complete the Trustee application form and equality and diversity monitoring form.
Please submit your completed application and equality and diversity monitoring forms on or before the closing date of Wednesday 31st July 2024
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.
