Job Details: Camphill Community Dunshane: Outdoor Project Leader / Garden / Farm


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Camphill Community Dunshane: Outdoor Project Leader / Garden / Farm
CAMPHILL COMMUNITY DUNSHANE, ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM ENERGETIC
AND ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR DAY SERVICE TEAM FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITION

OUTDOOR PROJECT LEADER / GARDEN / FARM

POSITION WILL BE IN BRANNOCKSTOWN, NAAS, CO.KILDARE

MISSION STATEMENT

_?Camphill Communities of Ireland work to create sustainable
communities where adults of all abilities, many with special needs,
can live, learn and work with others in healthy social relationships
based on mutual care and respect._

_Most communities are a home for both people with special needs and
volunteers, Dunshane operates a working farm and consists of a large
garden on **Apply on the website** Acres._

JOB PURPOSE

The job?s purpose is to support the adults accessing Day service in
developing and formalising a person- centred culture, and to achieve a
high quality of personal outcomes in a time of rapidly changing
regulatory requirements and in line with New Directions. The suitable
candidate will support the development of the land and work closely
with the existing team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The effective running of social farm/garden workshop supporting adults
with various support needs. The role will include gardening and
farming through the tasks set out below, by supporting and working
with people with different abilities. The role will involve
understanding and developing a positive group dynamic and promoting a
person-centred culture. The successful applicant will be responsible
for provision of meaningful work for people according to their ability
and encouraging the individuals to develop relevant skills and
opportunities for self-development within a day service provision.

THIS ROLE WILL INVOLVE:

* The ability to plan and organize projects around the estate and
grounds, involve the participants in a meaningful manner.
* Creating a good working environment and a group dynamic that
enables each person to benefit and learn in a meaningful supportive
way.
* Working with and inducting volunteers in the practical aspects of
their roles, coaching desired ways of working on an ongoing basis.
* Provide supervision, leadership and mentorship to the volunteers
supporting you within your role.
* Creatively supporting people to develop and pursue their aims &
goals and engage in their person centred plan.
* Delivering supports to individuals regarding personal and intimate
care and ensuring that they are provided to the highest standard in a
person-centered approach.
* Be innovative in relation to new ideas, work closely with the
farmer/gardener in relation to improving the standards, and impress a
vision for space that in time will flourish and further benefit the
adults accessing the service.
* Flexibility regarding hours and oversight of the farm/garden.
* Ensuring that all issues in relation to health & safety, food,
nutrition, cleanliness & hygiene, record keeping, keeping of proper
accounts and compliance with Camphill?s policies and procedures are
always met to the highest standards
* Engaging constructively with the Management Group and communicate
any issues or concerns proactively.
* Maintain tools, equipment, products, and the workshop itself in a
safe and clean manner.
* To have ready the materials, resources and expertise required for
the project/activity.
* Actively participate in welfare meetings and ensure all relevant
information is communicated in line with best practise.

REPORTS TO: Day Service Coordinator and Person in Charge.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES/QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience working within the area of farming/horticulture and
outdoor space.
* Minimum Level 5 in a related social care field.
* Full Clean Driving Licence.
* Working knowledge of regulatory standards within in Day service
provision.
* Ability to self-motivate and lead out on resourceful projects
within the estate.
* A strong ability to work within a team and have the ability to
lead on individual tasks.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES.

* Experience in supporting people who display challenging behaviour.
* Experience working within in Disability sector.
* Evidence base approach to practical elements of the workload.
* Experience facilitating group activities and evidencing lesson
plans.
* Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work.
* Good level of problem solving
* Good understanding of New Directions.

RENUMERATION: ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** PER
ANNUM.

HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK

CONTRACT: INITIAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD SUBJECT TO A 3-MONTH PROBATION
PERIOD.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ENQUIRIES TO ANNETTE KAVANAGH AT **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE AVAILABLE
ON REQUEST. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE** WITH LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV ATTACHED.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE MONDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.

_CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._
CAMPHILL COMMUNITY DUNSHANE, ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM ENERGETIC
AND ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR DAY SERVICE TEAM FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITION

OUTDOOR PROJECT LEADER / GARDEN / FARM

POSITION WILL BE IN BRANNOCKSTOWN, NAAS, CO.KILDARE

MISSION STATEMENT

_?Camphill Communities of Ireland work to create sustainable
communities where adults of all abilities, many with special needs,
can live, learn and work with others in healthy social relationships
based on mutual care and respect._

_Most communities are a home for both people with special needs and
volunteers, Dunshane operates a working farm and consists of a large
garden on **Apply on the website** Acres._

JOB PURPOSE

The job?s purpose is to support the adults accessing Day service in
developing and formalising a person- centred culture, and to achieve a
high quality of personal outcomes in a time of rapidly changing
regulatory requirements and in line with New Directions. The suitable
candidate will support the development of the land and work closely
with the existing team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The effective running of social farm/garden workshop supporting adults
with various support needs. The role will include gardening and
farming through the tasks set out below, by supporting and working
with people with different abilities. The role will involve
understanding and developing a positive group dynamic and promoting a
person-centred culture. The successful applicant will be responsible
for provision of meaningful work for people according to their ability
and encouraging the individuals to develop relevant skills and
opportunities for self-development within a day service provision.

THIS ROLE WILL INVOLVE:

* The ability to plan and organize projects around the estate and
grounds, involve the participants in a meaningful manner.
* Creating a good working environment and a group dynamic that
enables each person to benefit and learn in a meaningful supportive
way.
* Working with and inducting volunteers in the practical aspects of
their roles, coaching desired ways of working on an ongoing basis.
* Provide supervision, leadership and mentorship to the volunteers
supporting you within your role.
* Creatively supporting people to develop and pursue their aims &
goals and engage in their person centred plan.
* Delivering supports to individuals regarding personal and intimate
care and ensuring that they are provided to the highest standard in a
person-centered approach.
* Be innovative in relation to new ideas, work closely with the
farmer/gardener in relation to improving the standards, and impress a
vision for space that in time will flourish and further benefit the
adults accessing the service.
* Flexibility regarding hours and oversight of the farm/garden.
* Ensuring that all issues in relation to health & safety, food,
nutrition, cleanliness & hygiene, record keeping, keeping of proper
accounts and compliance with Camphill?s policies and procedures are
always met to the highest standards
* Engaging constructively with the Management Group and communicate
any issues or concerns proactively.
* Maintain tools, equipment, products, and the workshop itself in a
safe and clean manner.
* To have ready the materials, resources and expertise required for
the project/activity.
* Actively participate in welfare meetings and ensure all relevant
information is communicated in line with best practise.

REPORTS TO: Day Service Coordinator and Person in Charge.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES/QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience working within the area of farming/horticulture and
outdoor space.
* Minimum Level 5 in a related social care field.
* Full Clean Driving Licence.
* Working knowledge of regulatory standards within in Day service
provision.
* Ability to self-motivate and lead out on resourceful projects
within the estate.
* A strong ability to work within a team and have the ability to
lead on individual tasks.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES.

* Experience in supporting people who display challenging behaviour.
* Experience working within in Disability sector.
* Evidence base approach to practical elements of the workload.
* Experience facilitating group activities and evidencing lesson
plans.
* Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work.
* Good level of problem solving
* Good understanding of New Directions.

RENUMERATION: ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** PER
ANNUM.

HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK

CONTRACT: INITIAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD SUBJECT TO A 3-MONTH PROBATION
PERIOD.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ENQUIRIES TO ANNETTE KAVANAGH AT **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE AVAILABLE
ON REQUEST. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE** WITH LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV ATTACHED.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE MONDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.

_CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._


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