Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the following vacancy:
Day Support Worker Farm (26/52/DSW/WEB)
Closing date: 4pm- Friday 16th October 2026
Due to the Development of our Day Services we are currently recruiting for Support Workers who will work as part of a community whose purpose is to meet the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals with a learning disability within the Day Opportunity settings in Camphill Community Glencraig.
This position will involve working in the outdoor farm environment.
Day Support Workers will assist the team in providing the highest possible standard of support and care to adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour, to pursue a valued life style by participating in meaningful daily activities, supporting the well-being and development of skills as well as enhancing and promoting independence, choices and rights within a safe and caring environment.
We are looking for empathetic and caring staff who share our values and a desire to help improve and add to the quality of life and well-being of residents and day attendees.
This position will require working in an outdoor Day Opportunity setting environment The Farm
*Please Note this role does not currently meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa *
Salary: 3-Point scale, commencing on £13.45 per hour increasing with length of service
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Essential Criteria:
Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (RQF Level 2 or equivalent, including
qualifications awarded under the former QCF), or an equivalent qualification in a related
discipline.
*This Criteria will be waived where the candidate has at least 12 months relevant experience in a day opportunities/social care setting
Basic numeracy and literacy skills at GSCE level, grade C in English and Maths or Essential Skills at level 2( Literacy and Numeracy)
Registered or agreeable to applying for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
At least six months recent experience in a caring and/ or educational support field
Ability to work as part of an outdoor team
Ability to work in an outdoor setting
Desirable Criteria:
Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences
Experience in education or health/social care setting
Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour
Experience of working with individuals with a disability
Interest in farming and horticulture
Skills:Health & Social Care Support Worker Autism Challenging Behaviour Farming Learning Disability
Benefits:Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Pension Fund Parking
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