Apprentice Support Worker NEW WALK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT C.I.C.
To support and encourage individuals to maintain and develop their ability and confidence in managing and securing independent tenancies. Supported Living provides flexible support to an individual to take a central role in decision making. The focus is on leading the person to use natural supports in the community.
Closing date: 29 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£180.38
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday (Hours to be confirmed) Some evenings and weekends.
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
12 months
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Possible start date
30 May 2022
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Date posted
08 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001788734
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Positions
1 available
To support people to grow and increase their independence by:
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Supporting them to learn skills for daily living.
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Making sure they learn other skills that support them to be part of their community.
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Supporting them to make decisions and choices. Encouraging them to have cultural
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experiences.
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Meeting their day to day health and medical needs.
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Maintaining a safe environment.
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Helping them to plan and achieve their goals.
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Making sure they can be part of a family and have relationships.
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Helping them to make positive choices about their lifestyle.
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Developing and maintaining community links.
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Helping them to connect with their family and friends.
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Supporting them to learn skills for daily living.
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Making sure they learn other skills that support them to be part of their community.
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Supporting them to make decisions and choices.
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Encouraging them to have cultural experiences.
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Following the principles of person centred support.
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Using common sense and good judgment.
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Demonstrating day to day problem solving skills.
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Following the Code of Conduct.
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Completing required workplace and administrative tasks.
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Keeping the person, I support at the centre of all that I do.
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Respecting the voice and rights of people I support and their families / friends.
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Understanding the organisation, its services and the service I work in.
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Respecting and demonstrating those values in my work.
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Following my manager’s instructions.
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Demonstrating professional behaviour.
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Maintaining a positive attitude.
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Following the law, organisational policies and service standards.
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Keeping information confidential.
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Following the Code of Conduct.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Can communicate effectively.
- Build effective relationships both within and outside the organisation.
- Can work effectively and supportively as part of a team.
- Capacity to problem solve and work independently.
Personal qualities
- A commitment to respecting the rights of people with an intellectual disability and to supporting them to achieve their goals.
- Respect for an individual’s cultural background.
- Flexible attitude and a willingness to embrace change.
- An interest in supporting others.
Desired qualifications
- GCSE maths and English A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent
Future prospects
- An opportunity for a full time position at the end of the apprenticeship.
Things to consider
- All employees will be required to complete a DBS before their start date.
About the employer
New Walk CIC is a specialist housing provider for homeless and vulnerable people within the Teesside area. Service users are referred by the Local Authorities and local charities or support agencies.
Employer
NEW WALK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT C.I.C.
Address
52-54 Hartington Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1HE
Training
Training provider
STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Stockton Riverside College
Contact
Anna Harper 07436 795883 anna.harper@the-etc.ac.uk
- Level 2 Adult Care Worker Diploma
- Functional skills maths and English, if required
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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