Community Support Worker - Senior Support Worker Apprentice SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C.
Make a difference to the community you love…we can offer job security and career progression with our apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeship contracts are fixed term for a period of 18/21 months. Previous healthcare experience is not required, but an interest in the role is essential as well as a caring, compassionate attitude.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£21,730.00
All successful apprentices will be guaranteed a Healthcare Support Worker position once your training is complete.
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Working week
We offer flexible working hours within Sirona. To work variable days and shifts over 7-day period between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00 in order to meet the needs of the service. Dates and Shift pattern to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Aug 2023
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Date posted
09 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000161543
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Positions
20 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post
- Able to make correct decision within a set of clear guidelines
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and persuasive skills
where necessary - Ability to manipulate fine tools, e.g., for venepuncture
- Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g., email, EMIS
- Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working without direct supervision
- Ability to practice in a non-discriminatory way when approaching all colleagues and service users
- An understanding of team dynamics, including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The course is designed to have in depth support and acquire skills into this apprenticeship. There will be an intense period of learning at college at the start, you will then work in the teams and attend college undertaking the apprenticeship one day a week
- You will receive training in the workplace and off the job and will be fully supported in your learning by Weston College
- Apprenticeship contracts are fixed term for a period of 18/21 months. Previous healthcare experience is not required, but an interest in the role is essential as well as a caring, compassionate attitude
- We will also require you to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. This is because our work is based in the community setting therefore visiting patents homes
- Although GCSE Grades 9-4/A*-C (or equivalent) in maths & English Language desirable, we will also consider applicants who are willing to develop these through additional training to include Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Having the right attitude, work ethic and commitment to your education as well as your employment are essential requirements to this role
- All successful apprentices will be guaranteed a Healthcare Support Worker position once your training is complete
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- We offer a variety of continuing professional development and apprenticeship opportunities to all of our staff. This can help support you to progress in your career in any direction within the health and care setting
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SIRONA CARE & HEALTH C.I.C.
Address
Home/ Castlewood
Clevedon
BS21 6FW
Contact
Karen Gleave
Training
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Apprenticeship standard
Senior healthcare support worker
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jul 2023