Apprentice Support Worker

ROCHDALE GATEWAY LEISURE LTD

Oldham, OL2 8XA

Closes on Monday 30 September

Posted on 7 June 2024

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Summary

This is an Apprentice role. You will work alongside the Lead Support to participate and provide a full and comprehensive Day Service for a group of people and assist in the assessment of individual needs. You will also work with individuals and their families to identify their needs and choices for purposeful day activities.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 08:00 - 17:00, Shifts are to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
  • Apprenticeship learning takes place in the workplace
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Where you’ll work

Harper Square

Shaw

Oldham

OL2 8XA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  •  Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
  • Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
  • Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
  • Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
  • Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
  • Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
  • Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
  • Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
  • Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
  • Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
  • Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
  • Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
  • Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
  • Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
  • Demonstrate they can check for understanding
  • Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
  • Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
  • Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
  • Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
  • Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
  • Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
  • Move people and objects safely
  • Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
  • Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
  • Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
  • Carry out fire safety procedures when required
  • Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
  • Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
  • Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
  • Reflect on your own work practices
  • Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
  • Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
  • Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
  • Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
  • Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
  • Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade C / 4 and above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    New Visions is a one of Gateway’s five-day services for adults 18+, we are based at harper square in Shaw, Oldham. New Visions is 4.3 miles from our main Gateway base in Rochdale and is easy to access via road or tram (Map). The Shaw tram stop is only 2 minutes from the day service and can be seen from the outside space of our building. The trams run every 10 minutes, which means it is very handy for accessing outdoor activities and socialising, which is great during the spring and summer months, making the most of the warm weather. Gateway took over management of the New Visions service in May 2017 from the Together Trust. Together trust felt they were unable to manage the service properly and efficiently due to their head office being based in Stockport.

    https://gatewayleisure.co.uk/new-visions-mild-to-multiple-learning-disabilities/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

    Nathan Finn

    nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

    01706 631417

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256415.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 30 September

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