Estate Workshop Leader

As Estate Workshop Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the Corbenic Estate workshop, working alongside residents and volunteers. This is a hands-on role that combines estate maintenance responsibilities with the supervision and support of adults with learning disabilities within a working environment.

You will ensure residents are provided with meaningful work opportunities suited to their abilities, supporting them to develop practical skills while contributing to the upkeep of the estate.

• Lead and manage the Estate Workshop, providing meaningful work opportunities for residents according to their abilities and skills.
• Support, supervise and work alongside residents and volunteers carrying out estate maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and develop the Corbenic Estate, including woodlands, hedges, lawns, pathways, driveways and communal outdoor areas.
• Ensure pathways and outdoor areas are safe, accessible and well maintained throughout the year.
• Coordinate seasonal estate duties, including snow clearance and maintaining grit and salt supplies.
• Organise the provision, chopping and safe storage of firewood for residential houses.
• Ensure the safe use, maintenance and upkeep of all workshop tools, equipment and machinery.
• Complete and regularly review risk assessments and other required health and safety documentation.
• Work closely with House Coordinators and other colleagues to ensure residents’ support needs are met within the workshop environment.
• Contribute to care planning and risk assessment processes where required.
• Support, train and supervise volunteers working within the Estate Workshop.
• Manage the Estate Workshop budget within agreed limits.
• Deliver workshop inductions and training for volunteers and new team members.
• Attend workshop meetings, supervision sessions and training as required.

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers or teams.
• Practical experience in estate maintenance, grounds maintenance, land management or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with residents, colleagues and volunteers.
• Experience completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
• Competent in Microsoft Outlook and basic Microsoft Office applications.

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Chainsaw Certificate Level 1, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience running workshops or practical work-based programmes.