Residential Care Worker Apprenticeship DUTY OF CARE LTD
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Residential Care Worker Apprentice to join Duty of Care Ltd. Your role will be to actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Closing date: 14 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,000.00
£20,000-£27,840.00 per year dependant on experience.
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
26 Jun 2023
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Date posted
12 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000153072
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will be working betwwen two locations: Rose Cottage, Marwood, Barnard Castle, Dl12 8QW or The Cottage, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3LZ.
Daily duties:
- To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties achieve their full potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength
- Staff will be given their own responsibilities within the home depending on the strengths of the Residential Care Worker Apprentice
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information is also important
Care Planning:
- To help achieve the outlined outcomes for each young person as detailed in their care plan and as agreed with the manager
- To work with the young person with the planning for now, in the future and for when leaving care
Safeguarding:
- To promote every young person’s rights, safeguarding their welfare and providing good quality care
- Protect young people from harm and enable them to keep themselves safe
Partnership Working:
- To promote the practice of working in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other service providers in order to meet the needs of the young people
Professional & Good Practice:
- Make sure that all your work is in keeping with company policies and procedures, legislation and good practice
- All staff must be accountable for their own tasks and responsibilities
Team Work:
- To communicate fully and professionally with your colleagues and to be full team player
Administration:
- To ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed to a high standard as per your roles and responsibilities
Equal Opportunities & Anti-Discriminatory practice:
- To promote and implement Duty of Care Ltd Equal opportunities Policy and Anti-Discriminatory practice
- As an organisation we are committed to promoting a just society that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination and prejudice
Continuous professional development:
- To complete continuous professional development throughout your time at Duty of Care
Health & Safety:
- To follow the health and safety policies and procedures and notify management if you have any concerns regarding this
- Where needed action must be taken to safeguard everyone involved with Duty of Care Ltd
Individual Responsibilities:
- All staff will be given additional responsibilities depending on their strengths and what areas they wish to progress within the home
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (incorporating Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)
- Training delivered in the workplace
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Excellent training programme with a full time position available on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young People’s Workforce (Grade Pass/or willing to complete) Desired
Other Social Work (Grade Degree or Diploma) Desired
Other Youth Worker (Grade Degree or Diploma) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DUTY OF CARE LTD
Address
13 FRONT STREET
STAINDROP
DARLINGTON
DL2 3LZ
Training
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Contact
Apprenticeship Recruitment Team
Apprenticeship standard
Children, young people and families practitioner
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
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