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CamphillCommunitiesof Ireland

The Bridge Community Main Street,

Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 NH67 - Ireland

Tel. 045 - 481597Fax: 045 - 482962Website: www.camphill.ieE-Mail: [email protected]

Member of the Association of Camphill Communities of Great Britain and Ireland

L i f e s h a r i n g ▪ D a y O p p o r t u n i ti e s ▪ T r a n s i ti o n T r a i n i n g ▪ H o u s i n g ▪ S u p p o r t e d L i v i n gJob Title: Weaving & Craft Activity CoordinatorJob Purpose & Role: We require a person with a passion for crafts, textiles and art, who ideally has experience in weaving, felting, sewing and other related skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience in engendering enthusiasm in others in a teaching or workshop context and be able to include people with disabilities in a meaningful way. Craft and artistic activities are part of a therapeutic approach to support people with special needs to engage in meaningful activities learn new skills and find their own contribution as a part of an intentional community. People with special needs as an integral part involved in the planning and running of this special venture. If you are interested in supporting people with special needs and thrive on working in a job that requires many different skills this might be for you.

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) works to create sustainable intentional communities where children and 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.

Job type: Permanent Need Long-Term Commitment First 6 months on trial period

Where: The Bridge Community, Main Street, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare

Work Times: 12 hours per week 2.30-5.30 Monday to Thursday

Wage: € 12.50 per hour

Type of Contract: Permanent / require Long-term Commitment / First 6 months on trial period

Reporting to: Person In Charge / the Management Group

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Camphill Communities of Ireland is a registered company in the Republic of Ireland - Company Number 35672. Registered Address: Dunshane Camphill Community, near Brannockstown,

Naas, Co. Kildare. National Governance Office Phone: 045 483735 - Camphill Communities of Ireland is registered as a charity with the Irish Revenue Commissioners: CHY 5861.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Directors: L Veling (Chairman), T. Collins, V. Comerford, M. Fekete (Germany), P. Flynn, M. Hilary (UK), P. Lydon, H. Lynch (UK), M. Moffitt, J. O’Connor, A. Todman (UK), J. van der Donk (Holland). E. McCarthy (Company Secretary)

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Core Duties and Responsibilities Planning the work of people with special needs, identifying the best activity and approach for each person. Teaching of necessary skills in small steps and partial tasks Assist people with special needs in their work wherever necessary and overseeing/supervising their tasks once they

can work independently. Making sure that people with special needs are constructively engaged emotionally supported and sufficiently

challenged and progressing as well supported to work as independently as possible. Provide guidance – motivating, developing and directing people as they work. To have ready the materials, resources and expertise required for the project / activity. Sourcing, ordering and purchasing materials and to keep all stock levels. Ability to budget and work with available resources to best effect. Maintain the workshop diary on a daily or weekly basis. To keep the area's you are responsible for, beautiful pleasant, clean and tidy To ensure that all equipment in the workshop is safe, clean and in good working order.

Development and maintenance of up to date residents’ records: Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the workshop. Be involved in reviews and support meetings in conjunction with our social worker and other individuals

supporting an individual. Maintain the workshop diary any and other records on a daily or weekly basis.

Working with and supporting a team of volunteers and employees To create a good working environment and a group dynamic that enables each worker to benefit from their

time in the workshop. Motivate, direct and develop people in your team. Supervise punctuality and quality of work. Train and induct new team members and volunteers Ensure that the timetabling roster is adhered to and inform the relevant people of absences. To negotiate holidays to minimise disruption to the smooth and safe running of the workshop. Organising and supervising tea breaks for the workshop

Liaising with Management To work under limited supervision following standardised practices and/or methods, providing information

and advising others and reporting to management team. To notify the Management group or their nominated person of any behaviour that causes concern. To engage constructively with the management group around issues of concern To attend any routine or other appropriate staff and team meetings as required

Working to best practise guidelines, standards and policies Maintain a good knowledge and to work in accordance with the policies and guidelines of Camphill

Communities of Ireland Ensure that everyone in the workshop knows where policies can be found Adhere to HIQA Standards within your work location. Engage with inspections and audits carried out by HIQA/HSE


Naas, Co. Kildare. National Governance Office Phone: 045 483735 - Camphill Communities of Ireland is registered as a charity with the Irish Revenue Commissioners: CHY 5861.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Directors: Andrew Syme (GB), Anne Todman (GB), Heather Lynch, John O'Connor, Jose v. d. Donk (Netherlands), Leo Veling (Chairman), Miriam Moffitt, Mischa Fekete (Germany), P. J. Lambe, Patrick Lydon (USA), Paul Flynn, Company Secretary: L. McCarthy

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To promote the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community while respecting and supporting their right to independent decision making.

Ensure that that all members of staff know who to bring issues of concerns to, who to report accidents / incidents or complaints to.

Ensure that Safeguarding of vulnerable adults is a priority and report any concerns in this area

Health & Safety To maintain Health and Safety regulations within the workshop. Ensure that all equipment in the workshop is safe, clean and in good working order.

Supporting the Ethos of the Bridge Community To have knowledge of the mission statement, values and purpose of Camphill Communities of Ireland and to

behave at all times in a way that upholds those values. Helping to create a therapeutic environment (not too noisy, blaring music, messy, disorganised or chaotic)

Training and Personal development• To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in

meeting the changing needs of the position. • Attend training and learning opportunities offered internally and externally• Update and maintain knowledge of best practise in the field and any regulatory requirements relevant to the

role • Engage with supervision and personal development

This Job Description is a general outline of the post as it is currently perceived by Camphill Community of Ireland. It is not intended to be restrictive or definitive. There may be times when you will be required by the management group to undertake other duties in order to meet needs.

Each member of staff will have an individual work plan agreed with them following appointment to the post, which is aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan.

The responsibilities of the post may change in line with continuous improvements as The Bridge Community aims to meet its vision and best respond to the needs of individuals accessing our services.

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Signed for and on behalf of Camphill Community, Camphill Communities of Ireland

Signature of Authorised Signatory ____________________________________Date ______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory ____________________________________

I accept employment on the Job Description outlined in this contract

Signature of Employee ____________________________________Date _______________________

Name of Employee ____________________________________




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Person Specification:ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – all applicants MUST be able to demonstrate either at short-listing or at interview all essential criteria listed below. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

The following are essential criteria which will be measured at short listing stage:

Competences Essential Desirable

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Qualifications Good General Educational background

Training in a craft or art related skill

Fetac level 5 or higher in health and social care, job coaching, training or similar field

Train The Trainer

Application Form & Verification ofQualifications/ Certificates

Relevant Experience

Experience of a variety of crafts and artistic activities such as weaving, felting, textiles, card making, some sewing skills, paper or other crafts. (Will require some examples of work that the candidate has done / portfolio)

Experience in working with people with disabilities in a social care setting, day service or training environment

Coaching Experience Experience being

involved in a business ideally involving crafts.

Experience in sourcing materials and budgeting

Application Form & Interview / Portfolio

Skills Knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Problem Solving Skills Ability to motivate people with

special needs, volunteers, and peer co-workers.

Ability to deal with several situations or people simultaneously and to carry out several tasks at the same time

Ability to organise, instruct and motivate people with special needs in a work situation

Ability to work as part of a team, develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and to consult with senior co-workers / supervisors.

Ability to plan, set goals, budgets, present and refine and implement such plans both short and long term, either individual or for the overall project.

Good networking skills and knowledge in the world of Crafts and Arts

Ability to structure learning experiences for people to work with educational modules

Ability to develop and design creative products that can be produced easily and are attractive for public sale

Application Form, Interview & References

Personal Competencies

Be capable of exercising a high degree of delegated responsibility.

Ability to work as part of a team Maintaining confidentiality Good problem solving skills Be a positive, organized individual who

is reliable and self-motivated Interest in and understanding of

people with special needs Willingness to learning new skills and

Application Form, Interview & References

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