Relief Deputy Workshop Leader

Job description

About

At Corbenic, we believe everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose, dignity and opportunity. As a Deputy Workshop Leader, you'll play an important role in supporting adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs (ASN) to develop skills, participate in meaningful activities and enjoy fulfilling lives within our unique residential community in rural Perthshire.

This is more than a workshop role. You'll become part of a supportive community where person-centred support, meaningful relationships and opportunities for learning, creativity and personal development are at the heart of everything we do.

Please note: We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About the role

This is a

relief position, providing flexible cover across our workshops as required. Hours are not guaranteed and will depend on the needs of the community.

As Deputy Workshop Leader, you will deputise for Workshop Leaders in their absence, helping to ensure the smooth running of workshops and that residents receive the support and encouragement they need to participate in meaningful activities.

You'll work alongside Workshop Leaders across a variety of indoor and outdoor workshops, helping residents develop practical skills, explore their interests and take part in activities that promote independence, confidence and wellbeing. You will also help guide and supervise volunteers, setting a positive example of person-centred support and teamwork.

Our workshops offer a wide range of opportunities, including the farm, estate, gardens, craft, pottery, woodwork, horses and bakery.

Key responsibilities

Deputise for Workshop Leaders when required, helping to maintain appropriate staffing and ensure the smooth running of workshops.

Work alongside Workshop Leaders to support residents with workshop activities, tasks and projects.

Lead, guide and supervise volunteers and residents when the Workshop Leader is absent.

Promote a positive, inclusive and person-centred working environment.

Encourage residents to express their opinions, make choices and participate in activities that reflect their individual interests and abilities.

Help maintain the safety, welfare and wellbeing of residents, volunteers and colleagues.

Follow health and safety procedures and ensure activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, care standards and Corbenic policies.

Record and report accidents and incidents accurately, ensuring the appropriate procedures are followed.

Provide support and cover for Day Services when required.

Where necessary, provide support within residential houses, including personal care.

Contribute to a safe, organised and effective working environment across the workshops.

Promote environmentally responsible working practices and contribute to Corbenic's aim of reducing waste and avoiding harm to the environment.

Participate in mandatory training, supervision and other relevant development activities.

Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or the Community's Senior Leadership Team.

About you

We're looking for a caring, motivated and dependable individual who enjoys working with people, supporting their development and helping to create a positive and engaging environment.

You'll have:

A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach.

Good communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to volunteers and colleagues.

The confidence to take responsibility and help maintain the smooth running of workshops when the Workshop Leader is absent.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

An awareness of health, safety and the wellbeing of others.

Flexibility and a willingness to support different workshops and Day Services according to the needs of the community.

A commitment to upholding Corbenic's values and promoting residents' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Desirable

Experience working in health, social care, education, day services or a similar support environment.

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or additional support needs.

Experience leading, supervising or supporting volunteers or a team.

Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care or a related field.

Current SSSC registration or a willingness to meet the relevant registration requirements.

You'll also be required to have PVG membership and undertake mandatory training and any other relevant training required for the role.

Why join Corbenic?

At Corbenic, you'll become part of a close-knit community where your work makes a genuine difference to residents' lives every day.

We offer:

Flexible relief working opportunities to provide cover when required.

A varied role working across a range of indoor and outdoor workshops.

The opportunity to support residents to develop practical skills, confidence and independence.

A supportive and welcoming team environment.

Opportunities for training, professional development and ongoing learning.

The chance to build meaningful relationships with residents, volunteers and colleagues.

The opportunity to contribute to a community where everyone is encouraged to participate, grow and thrive.

If you're passionate about supporting others, enjoy working in a practical and varied environment, and have the skills to help lead and support others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a place where people can learn, grow and thrive.