Beannachar is a Life-Sharing Community offering a therapeutic and supportive environment for young adults with additional support needs. As part of the worldwide Camphill Movement that has over 80 years' experience creating communities offering education, care and therapy to children and young people with additional support needs. Beannachar is one of six vibrant Camphill communities in and around Aberdeen, offering unique living and working opportunities for a fulfilling life.
With a distinctive staffing structure that promotes an inclusive ‘life sharing’ approach to supporting our students with additional support needs. There is an option for onsite accommodation for employed staff which is available from time to time. In addition, around 20 international volunteers join the community for up to a year life sharing alongside students in our residential houses. There is a strong sense of ‘community’ for everyone associated with Beannachar – students, staff and volunteers that makes it so special.
If you’re interested in working or volunteering for us, we would love to hear from you.
Support workers work with our residential students and their house community. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates who show genuine interest in developing a career in social care will be considered.
NB. You must be resident in the UK with unrestricted right to work. We are not able to issue sponsorship certificates for work visas.
Please submit your completed application for by email to recruitment@beannachar.org
We are also looking for Bank/Relief Support Workers.
£12.81/hour
You may only apply for this post if you are currently resident in the UK and prove your right to work. We do not issue Tier 2 work visas. To apply, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org
(Social Work) University student placements at Beannachar
Beannachar supports the work experience needs of university students by providing practical placements which contribute to their personal and professional development. Beannachar can offer a unique practice placement (practical university semesters) and is looking for university students who are enthusiastic, resourceful, and responsible learner/ practictioners. Many students have successfully completed practical placements at Beannachar, and we welcome UK and International students from a range of disciplines. These placements are as per the Voluntary Co-worker placements, and applications are handled accordingly.
For more information, please contact carole.chambers@beannachar.org