Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,353 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | PH8 0DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Corbenic Camphill Community |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Senior Support Worker – Corbenic Camphill Community
We’re not just an ordinary care home – we’re a vibrant, welcoming community nestled in the stunning Perthshire countryside. At Corbenic, your work makes a real difference, as you live and work alongside adults with learning disabilities in a supportive, values-driven environment.
Why Corbenic?
Be part of a compassionate, inclusive charity where every team member is valued and supported.
Deliver personalised care that builds meaningful connections, both one-on-one and in group settings.
Enjoy diverse activities, outings, and workshops alongside residents.
No prior experience? We welcome anyone with the right values, compassion, and enthusiasm.
The Role – Senior Support Worker (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Work in a house team led by a House Coordinator and Assistant House Coordinator.
Support residents’ daily needs, including personal care, medication, and wellbeing, while promoting independence and choice.
Serve as keyworker for 1–2 residents, maintaining regular communication with families and guardians, contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and reports.
Provide domestic support: cooking, cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, therapeutic environment, including plants, décor, and household rhythms.
Act as a mentor, role model, and exemplar for staff and volunteers, delegating tasks and assisting in their training and integration
Support and participate in festivals, cultural events, and house activities, promoting inclusion, rhythm, and structure.
Participate in audits and maintain accurate records, including medication administration, care notes, and SSSC CPD requirements.
Act as a Communications Champion by supporting the sharing and collaboration of resources across the community, ensuring consistency in communications.
Life at Corbenic – What Makes Us Unique
A warm, therapeutic home environment in a stunning rural setting.
Engaging resident workshops: baking, craft, pottery, gardens, woodwork, horses, and farm.
Cultural events and festivals throughout the year, with opportunities for staff participation.
Delicious home-cooked meals, bakery treats, and excellent coffee.
A multicultural, energetic atmosphere with international volunteers contributing to our vibrant community.
Staff love it: a 4.6-star Glassdoor rating highlights meaningful work and strong sense of community.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year supporting adults with learning disabilities (part-time experience considered).
SVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and SSSC registration.
Completion of all mandatory training on time, with records maintained via SSSC CPD.
PVG membership.
Knowledge of and adherence to Corbenic policies and procedures.
Willingness to assist in or move to other houses within Corbenic as needed.
Commitment to Corbenic’s values, Camphill ethos, and person-centred approach to care.
Flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and participate in community events.
Desirable: full driver’s licence and experience in residential care settings.
If you’re ready for a career that’s rewarding, varied, and full of life, send your CV to joinourteam@corbenicccamphill.co.uk – or get in touch to learn more!
PVG membership
SSSC registration
Adherence to The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions)
We’re not just an ordinary care home – we’re a vibrant, welcoming community nestled in the stunning Perthshire countryside. At Corbenic, your work makes a real difference, as you live and work alongside adults with learning disabilities in a supportive, values-driven environment.
Why Corbenic?
Be part of a compassionate, inclusive charity where every team member is valued and supported.
Deliver personalised care that builds meaningful connections, both one-on-one and in group settings.
Enjoy diverse activities, outings, and workshops alongside residents.
No prior experience? We welcome anyone with the right values, compassion, and enthusiasm.
The Role – Senior Support Worker (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Work in a house team led by a House Coordinator and Assistant House Coordinator.
Support residents’ daily needs, including personal care, medication, and wellbeing, while promoting independence and choice.
Serve as keyworker for 1–2 residents, maintaining regular communication with families and guardians, contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and reports.
Provide domestic support: cooking, cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, therapeutic environment, including plants, décor, and household rhythms.
Act as a mentor, role model, and exemplar for staff and volunteers, delegating tasks and assisting in their training and integration
Support and participate in festivals, cultural events, and house activities, promoting inclusion, rhythm, and structure.
Participate in audits and maintain accurate records, including medication administration, care notes, and SSSC CPD requirements.
Act as a Communications Champion by supporting the sharing and collaboration of resources across the community, ensuring consistency in communications.
Life at Corbenic – What Makes Us Unique
A warm, therapeutic home environment in a stunning rural setting.
Engaging resident workshops: baking, craft, pottery, gardens, woodwork, horses, and farm.
Cultural events and festivals throughout the year, with opportunities for staff participation.
Delicious home-cooked meals, bakery treats, and excellent coffee.
A multicultural, energetic atmosphere with international volunteers contributing to our vibrant community.
Staff love it: a 4.6-star Glassdoor rating highlights meaningful work and strong sense of community.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year supporting adults with learning disabilities (part-time experience considered).
SVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and SSSC registration.
Completion of all mandatory training on time, with records maintained via SSSC CPD.
PVG membership.
Knowledge of and adherence to Corbenic policies and procedures.
Willingness to assist in or move to other houses within Corbenic as needed.
Commitment to Corbenic’s values, Camphill ethos, and person-centred approach to care.
Flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and participate in community events.
Desirable: full driver’s licence and experience in residential care settings.
If you’re ready for a career that’s rewarding, varied, and full of life, send your CV to joinourteam@corbenicccamphill.co.uk – or get in touch to learn more!
PVG membership
SSSC registration
Adherence to The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions)
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