Community Mental Health Support Worker Apprentice ARCH CARE REHAB SERVICES LTD

This is an opportunity to develop an interesting and rewarding career in care. Applicants must be available to work flexible work patterns including evenings, weekends and alternate weekends to meet the needs of the business. Your duties will include supporting individuals out in public, developing their independence and assisting with medication.

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Closing date: 24 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Dates and times to be confirmed - 4-5 days a week working in community / supported house. Applicants will be required to work one day every other weekend. Applicants will be given a day off in the week to make up for having to work on the weekend.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000138619

  • Positions

    8 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Daily duties:

  • Prompt / assist with medication
  • Support individuals to make healthier choices, whether this be by exercising, shopping healthily or by batch cooking
  • Assist individuals in organising and attending appointments
  • Support individuals out in public
  • Empowering individuals by using a person-centred approach to support work
  • Assist individuals with housekeeping
  • To follow each individual’s service plan to ensure continuity of care

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

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if not previously attained at GCSE or equivalent
  • Off the Job training including monthly college workshop attendance
  • In-house training
  • EPA preparation
  • One to one support and assessment from a work-based learning assessor

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the potential to progress within the company up to key support worker / team leader. Continuous training and qualification opportunities. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Positive attitude, Open to constructive criticism, Resilience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Desired
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Desired

Things to consider

A driving licence and business car insurance is recommended, as you will need to be able to travel on a regular basis. A DBS check will need to be carried out prior to any offer of employment. There are different pay rates for employees during weekend working and for those who work with complex service users. Overtime is readily available. Sleeping night shifts are paid at national living wage.

About the employer

Arch Care Rehab Services has been operating since 1999, providing care and support for vulnerable individuals across North Somerset. In recent years, we have opened services in Bath and Gloucester, with the view to expand further. We care about staff and take the time to get to know each member of the team (providing they wish to share that information with us), so that we can take care of our team’s wellbeing, by having candid conversations about their workloads and how we can adjust the workload to suit their needs, as well as discussing any opportunities that they may wish to pursue.

Employer

ARCH CARE REHAB SERVICES LTD

Address

3 AVALON HOUSE

STILEWAY BUSINESS PARK

LOWER STRODE ROAD

BS21 6UU

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Training

Training provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Contact

Naomi Judge

naomi.judge@weston.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Senior healthcare support worker

Level 3 (A level)

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