Camphill is built on relationships. We strive to develop meaningful, equal relationships, regardless of a person’s level of need. Everyone benefits from the reciprocal relationships in communities, and a great value is placed on friendship and love.
I am very happy, I know I am safe and can speak to … lots of different staff if I am worried or scared. The co-workers are very good at looking after and supporting me
quoted in Care Inspectorate report, Camphill School Aberdeen (Cairnlee) 2017
We deliberately create the stability and continuity that allows relationships of depth and quality to form. We have been commended by the Care Inspectorate and others for our ability to retain highly skilled and dedicated co-workers to provide this stability and continuity. This is rare in the care sector.
It is a very caring and compassionate environment. I have no worries…staffing remains consistent.
quoted in Care Inspectorate report, Tiphereth 2017
To complement the stability provided by core staff, Camphill also attracts many young people to live and work with us. Volunteers come from other parts of the UK and Europe and sometimes even further afield. The young people bring vibrancy and new perspectives. The Camphill community is a rich mix of cultures, languages and nationalities where everyone gives and seeks support from each other. There is also usually a good gender mix which is important as some other care settings can lack sufficient male role models.
You can call for help, they are very attentive. … They look out for everyone. They are kind and gentle. They look after us so well. They teach the young staff to be respectful and do things properly. We want for nothing.
quoted in Care Inspectorate report, Simeon 2017
Social life takes place in the households and in our shared spaces where we work together and participate in our various cultural activities both within the village setting and in the wider community.
We have regular student meetings. We can have our say – we are encouraged to do so. I like our social room. I like movie evenings.
quoted in Care Inspectorate report, Camphill School Aberdeen (Cairnlee) 2017
