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Who we areTigh a’Chomainn Camphill is a Scottish charity that works out ofthe Camphill ethos to build resilient, compassionate communitiesthat are committed to ecological, social and economicsustainability.We aim to establish and maintain intentional communiti...

Fearless: To support each person with the courage that they “can”.To balance risk, not avoid it.Dignified: To meet each person, take time to listen, humanizeCompassionate: Outward calm, inner peace, warmth, presence,reflectionIndividual: To support self expres...

THE INNOVATIVE communities that make up the Camphill Movement have, for 80 years, been creating new ways of supporting people with learning disabilities and other special needs so that their full potential can find expression. The first community was founded ...

Tigh a'Chomainn works with three foundational principles of support. These are especially important in relation to the home environment: Feeling responsible, Feeling connected, Attention to detail Feeling responsible.It is vital in a setting like TAC that we...

Provide personal care in accordance with people’s individual support plans. Assist with medication administration for those who need in accordance with TAC policy. Support with domestic tasks round the home as needed to maintain good health and hygiene. E...

Ensure residents have access to what they need at all times and support them with this as necessary. Support new young co-workers with little or no experience to feel welcome, show them what to do and be patient as they learn. Help maintain an environment ...

Remember at all times where someone can do something for themselves, they should be encouraged and supported to do so. Remember even the simplest decisions people can make for themselves is important and we like to ensure that we are providing and environme...

The National Care Standards can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-care-standards-care-homes-people-learning-disabilities/ A PDF is available here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-care-standards-care-homes-people-learning-d...

As a Tigh a’ Chomainn Coworker I need to be aware of the following areas andperspectives:These relate to the National Care standards in Scotland. You should use these questions as prompts for yourself.   Am I up on time?Am I dressed appropriately (too hot, ...

As a Tigh a’ Chomainn Coworker I need to be aware of the following areas andperspectives:These relate to the National Care standards in Scotland. You should use these questions as prompts for yourself.   Is there toilet roll and soap? Do I have a clean s...

As a Tigh a’ Chomainn Coworker I need to be aware of the following areas andperspectives:These relate to the National Care standards in Scotland. You should use these questions as prompts for yourself. Is it safe?Is it homely?Is it beautiful?Is it clean?Are ...

I am fully involved in all decisions about my care and support I am fully involved in assessing my needs regularly I am fully involved in developing and reviewing my personal plan, which is always available to me I am involved in medication control/decision...

I can choose from a wide range of services and providersI can visit the services before decidingI am supported to make informed choicesI am helped to understand impact/consequences of behaviour and decisionsI can decide on the decoration, furnishing and layout...

I am helped to use relevant screening and healthcare servicesThe organisations that support and care for me help tackle health and social inequalitiesI am supported through emotional experiencesI am encouraged to go outdoors every day and explore the natural e...

I am supported to communicateI am connected: telephone, radio, TV and internet accessI am cared for by people I knowI can chose to spent time aloneMy personal preferences are respectedPeople respect this is my homeI can chose to see visitors in privateI feel s...

(This describes the expectations that there are of you in your relationship with the supported person. The "I" is the supported person.) I am the main focus of the people caring for meI experience consistency in my care and I know who provides my care and sup...

I receive high quality carePeople follow best practiceThe organisation fosters a culture of continuous improvementThere are robust and transparent quality assurance processesThe organisation providing my care is well led and managedAny surveillance or monitori...

Please note this is not a comprehensive list of tasks but is a prompt.   Morning: Make sure bread is out and cut Make sure butter is out Check there is bread out of the freezer for lunch/breakfast the following day Make sure the kitchen towels, cloths an...

Additional information and formats are available from the SSSC own website: https://www.sssc.uk.com/the-scottish-social-services-council/sssc-codes-of-practice/

Admissions Policy Overview Tigh a'Chomainn Camphill offers residential, and day support services for individuals with additional support needs. Regular enquiries are received from parents and carers for new residents to join Tigh a'Chomainn either ...