IVS-GB: Thornage Hall

IVS-GB: Thornage Hall

Dates: Flexible Start - Ongoing Project

Time commitment: 6 - 12 months

Approximate Location: Holt, Norfolk

Project Description:

This is an opportunity to learn new skills in a unique environment that will make you stand out to future employers. Whether your interests lie indoors or out, there are a range of activities in need of enthusiastic help. We expect our co-workers to be responsible and stress that as a co-worker you should be willing to work where your help is most needed. Thornage Hall is an independent charity located in the idyllic countryside of North Norfolk which provides supported living and work and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Work Description:

Support in the houses with preparing meals, outings and weekend activities and attending festival celebrations i.e. New Years eve party, outings, communal meals. Evenings and week-ends are spent sharing leisure time, cultural events and outings together. As well as leisure time the weekends involve supporting with independent living skills and maintenance of the farm and garden, working in day services on the land and art, craft and cooking and baking workshops.

Thornage Hall runs a biodynamic farm and garden which provides food for those living in our houses, as well as sales to local organic outlets. Converted farm buildings are now studios for Day Services offering a range of crafts, IT, weaving etc.

Thornage Hall has a person centred approach to support tenants and service users meaning that they are supported to live their lives as independently as possible in the way they choose, and they are supported in doing things for themselves.

Requirements: Volunteers need to be flexible and adaptable and not afraid to try new things. They need to be willing to get involved in the life of our community, attending festivals and celebrations, and sharing meals and home life with the tenants.
Accommodation and Food:

Food: All meals & food are provided & Thornage Hall cater for dietary requirements such as vegetarian.

Accommodation: Co-workers and volunteers will receive free board and lodging (generally with your own bedroom) and two days off per week. You will have free access to the internet. Bicycles are provided free of charge.

Pocket Money: 75 GBP per week
Visa Info: You will need to apply for a Temporary Work (Charity Work) Visa, Please be aware that this has replaced the Tier 5 Charity Work Visa. The application fee for this Visa is £310 and you can stay up for 12 months. To apply for this Visa you will need a Certificate of Sponsorship which will be provided by IVS at a cost of £55.
Insurance: As part of your Temporary Work (Charity Worker) Visa, you will need to pay the NHS Immigration Health Surcharge if you are staying for more than 6 months which costs £1,035. If you are staying for less than 6 months, there is no cost.