Performing Arts Workshop (PAW) Support Worker

About Us:

Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique person centred support, based on a modern view of the Camphill movement, for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum condition, as well as a number of people living in the Milton Keynes area who have a learning disability.

About the Role:

Do you have a passion for performing arts and the ability to work as part of a creative team within a day opportunity setting for adults with learning difficulties and autism?

Based at our beautiful Chrysalis Theatre MK, the ideal candidate should be able to share their skills and experience to support people with a range of abilities in achieving their goals and developing skills in a range of performing arts activities. In addition, technical theatre skills or the enthusiasm to learn would be welcomed.

Purpose:

Overall day-to-day support of the Performing Arts workshops, service users (adults with learning disabilities and autism), staff and volunteers. To contribute to planning and implementing various performing arts activities and opportunities. This includes theatre technical support, set building, and health and safety of the building.

Main responsibilities:

• To provide training and support for service users relevant to the PAW activities
• To provide a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for residents with special needs and support staff, in accordance with CMKC policies and procedures.
• To undertake theater technician duties, assist with props, backstage and general health and safety check of the theater building.
• To prompt or assist service users with personal or medical care needs according to their risk assessment and support plan.
• To plan and prepare projects with the workshop coordinator for everyone according to their abilities; to set goals and measure and record outcomes.
• To liaise with other workshops to enhance drama activity through technology and art. 
• To carry out well-being reviews and achievement records for and with residents. 
• On occasions support service users in other settings outside of Camphill in similar types of activity. 
• To support Camphill Community projects focusing on celebrations and inclusion of service users and staff. 
• To ensure that all incidents, accidents, and concerns are recorded and reported in accordance with CMKC’s policies and procedures. 
• To plan deliver and manage the workshop in the absence of the workshop coordinator as part of the team.
•  To ensure that all equipment and resources are maintained regularly and safely comply with risk assessments and COSHH documentation and to report any repairs required. 
• To ensure a high standard of safe working methods are maintained in the workshops by ensuring the workspace and storage area remain clean and tidy. 
• To undertake any other adhoc projects as required by CMKC. 
• Staff Training & Personal Development:
• Participate in supervision and staff appraisal. 
• Attend staff meetings when required. 
• Participate in ongoing in-house and external professional and personal development activities. 

General:

• Build a professional working relationship with residents, colleagues and relevant professionals. 
• Represent CMKC in a positive and professional manner. 
• Adhere to confidentiality procedure. 
• Comply with CMKC Code of Conduct and Practice 
• Comply with CMKC policies and procedures. 
• To work in accordance with CMKC mission and vision statements and statements of values 
• 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. 
• The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.

Why Join Us?

• We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications.
• We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment.
• We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues.
• We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme.