Salary: £12 per hour
Permanent Monday - Friday (10 am - 2 pm)
Do you want to be part of a unique community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
Purpose: To provide support to the Café workshop activities for adults with learning disabilities and autism, with a focus on the key busy period supporting the team in all areas of the café. This includes cleaning, food preparation, washing up, customer service and supporting Participants in their role as part of the café team.
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity that provides unique, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. The council rates Camphill "Excellent," and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
Key Responsibilities:
* To ensure a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for service users with mixed abilities under CMKC policies and procedures.
* To work alongside the team to perform duties with other staff members and service users; this includes food preparation and cleaning duties, with occasional customer service.
* To work within the legal requirements for food safety set by the Food Standards Agency for catering settings.
* To ensure a high standard of safe working methods is maintained in the workshops, the workspace and storage area must remain clean and tidy, and periodic health and safety checks must be carried out as required.
* To provide training and support for volunteers and service users relevant to the café/catering workshop.
* To support service users according to their abilities in food preparation, cleaning, washing up, and customer care.
* Ensure all equipment is used and kept safely, comply with COSHH, and report any hazards and repairs.
* Ensure all incidents, accidents, and concerns are recorded and reported under CMKC’s policies and procedures.
* On occasions, support service users in similar types of activity at other day opportunities within Camphill MK or settings outside of Camphill.
* Undertake any other ad hoc projects as required by CMKC.
The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. You are expected to carry out all such duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
What We Offer:
* A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
o Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
o Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long-service
o Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
o Generous training and professional development opportunities
o On-site free parking
o 15% Discount in our Café/shop for food and Camphill products
o Free counselling service via a helpline
o Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
Closing date: 26th Feb 2025, with interviews week commencing 3rd March.
Please Note: We review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate to apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion, or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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