Job Introduction

Support Worker (Fired Up Ceramics)

Location: Bristol
Hours: 14.5 hours per week
Salary: £12.71 - £12.87 per hour

Working Pattern:

• Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
• Thursday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Empower people through creativity

At Brandon Trust, we enable people with learning disabilities and autistic people to live the lives they choose.

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Fired Up Ceramics team in Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine person-centred support with creativity, helping people develop confidence, independence, practical skills, and meaningful opportunities through ceramics and community engagement.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting people, values inclusion, and enjoys working in a creative, hands-on environment. You'll work alongside people with learning disabilities and autistic people, supporting them to achieve their goals while participating in pottery and ceramics activities.

What you'll be doing

Providing Person-Centred Support

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs, goals, and aspirations.
• Supporting people to make informed choices and maintain control over their own lives.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and the development of everyday life skills.
• Promoting dignity, respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
• Supporting people to access learning, employment, volunteering, and community opportunities.
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people we support, their families, carers, and professionals.
• Administering medication and supporting health and wellbeing needs where required.

Supporting Creative Activities

• Supporting people to participate safely in pottery, ceramics, and creative workshop activities.
• Assisting individuals to develop practical skills including clay preparation, decorating, glazing, and finishing products.
• Preparing materials, tools, equipment, and workspaces for daily activities.
• Encouraging creativity, achievement, and skill development.
• Supporting workshops, customer visits, exhibitions, and community events.
• Helping people gain confidence and real-life work skills through enterprise activities.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures.
• Ensuring equipment, materials, and tools are used safely.
• Following risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, hazards, and safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Teamwork and Communication

• Maintaining accurate and timely support records.
• Using digital systems appropriately and maintaining confidentiality.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and the wider Enterprise team.
• Attending team meetings, supervision sessions, and training.
• Contributing positively to the ongoing development of the service.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Shares Brandon Trust's values and commitment to inclusion.
• Is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is reliable, flexible, and organised.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Has a proactive and person-centred approach.
• Has an interest in creativity, arts, ceramics, or enterprise activities.

Previous experience in social care, support work, pottery, or creative activities would be beneficial, but isn't essential. We're looking for someone with the right values, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Why Join Brandon Trust?

We believe that people who make a difference deserve great support in return. When you join Brandon, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Comprehensive training and induction programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a values-led organisation
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where you can make a genuine difference every day

Important Information

• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be eligible for this role.
• If you hold a visa, you must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK at the point of application.

Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting people, promoting inclusion, and helping individuals thrive through creativity and meaningful opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make Fired Up Ceramics a place where creativity, independence, and opportunity come together.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

Brandon Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.