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Adult Support Worker Apprenticeship Sweet Surprise

We are a day service for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will be responsible for providing high quality support to those who attend, enabling them to learn and grow within a safe and friendly environment. With access to a wealth of knowledge from our experienced team. We are a unique service and no two days will ever be the same!

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Closing date: 30 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000098382

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working in our café - supporting Service users as part of their work experience, teaching them transferable life skills
  • Taking groups of between 3 and 5 Service users and planning purposeful sessions and projects to do with them. From craft to sports to IT!
  • Providing 1:1 support to meet the care and support needs of the individual

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
  • Care Certificate
  • Food hygiene
  • First aid
  • You will have one day a week for study. This will be onsite at college or here at Sweet Surprise. You will be supported and encouraged throughout your entire apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Healthcare assistant
  • Support worker
  • Senior support worker
  • Lead care worker

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C or 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C or 9-4) Essential

Things to consider

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About the employer

Our day service is a place for adults with learning disabilities and autism to practise their talents and develop practical skills whilst being an active part of our community. We alternate activities throughout the day and the week, which gives everyone a chance to develop a variety of skills. With several local work placements where our service users gain real life work experience, we also support them to work in our own café, kitchen and sweet shop.

Employer

Sweet Surprise

Address

23 SILVER STREET

ILMINSTER

TA19 0DH

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Training

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Contact

Wendy Jenkins

wendy.jenkins@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845392

Apprenticeship standard

Lead adult care worker

Level 3 (A level)

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