Support Worker Apprenticeship LEADING LIVES LIMITED
Leading Lives provides social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community. We are currently looking for a support worker apprentice to join and learn within our team. The role includes supporting people to manage their own finances in line with policy and procedures, communicating effectively and sensitively with customers and their families taking into account their personal communication style and assist with daily living tasks, including intimate personal care where required.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Monday-Sunday, Shift working, appropriate breaks included. Shifts tbc.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
10 Jul 2023
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Date posted
21 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000156618
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Identify and assist with access to opportunities within the local community which develop independence and inclusion
• Assist with daily living tasks, including intimate personal care where required
• Support people to manage their own finances in line with policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with customers and their families taking into account their personal communication style
• In conjunction with senior staff, take day to day responsibility for organising and planning duties and activities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and a role model to colleagues
• Participate as a member of the leading lives team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively to develop the service
You will be supported to gain specialist work experience whilst achieving your professional qualification in adult care. We will provide training in the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in your apprenticeship with Leading Lives. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Learning & Development for either Stuart Howell 07860 748870 or Micah Green 01473 406776
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The learner will be studying the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
- Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- We have an excellent track record with our past apprentices, with apprentices successfully gaining their apprenticeship with many gaining permanent positions
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
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About the employer
Employer
LEADING LIVES LIMITED
Address
Leading Lives, Sudbury Community Hub, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate
Sudbury
CO10 2XQ
Training
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023