Foundation Co-Worker

Workshops: Our residents engage in meaningful daily work through two key workshops: gardening and crafting. Gardening: You'll help maintain our garden in Peterculter, contribute to local garden upkeep, and tend to our kitchen gardens at Craigievar. This work connects residents to nature and fosters a sense of purpose through the process of nurturing food from seed to table. Crafting: Located just a five-minute walk from our main house, the craft workshop is a hub of creativity, offering materials and opportunities to explore knitting, felting, painting, and more. You'll support residents while developing your own creative skills. Life in the Home: Our residents range in age from 18 to 60, each with unique support needs. You will: Provide assistance in line with individual support plans. Help residents maintain daily routines, including providing direct personal care and engaging in household chores. Festivals and Celebrations: Festivals, holidays, and birthdays are central to life at Tigh a'Chomainn, helping us connect with the rhythm of the year. As a Foundation Year Co-worker, you'll play an active role in preparing for and celebrating these occasions, discovering new traditions and creating memorable experiences. HOW YOU'LL GROW: Joining Tigh a'Chomainn is a unique vocational experience, offering: • A meaningful long-term volunteering opportunity where you'll become an integral part of our community. • Real-life experience caring for and supporting adults with learning disabilities, gaining skills transferable to careers in medicine, social work, teaching, or other fields. • Opportunities to participate in community and team meetings, share ideas, and develop personally and professionally. • A chance to embrace a new adventure, whether on a gap year, career break, or seeking a change of environment. WHAT WE PROVIDE: Training: • Log of all your training and any certificates you have earned during your stay. • Access to online training two weeks prior to your arrival to help you prepare. • On-site induction and training upon arrival. • Shadowing experienced co-workers until you feel confident in your role. • Ongoing training, support and supervision opportunities throughout the year. • A signed reference letter upon the completion of your placement, detailing the quality of your work and contributions during your placement.