Apprentice Support Worker

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.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 Per Hour

Training course

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 08:00 - 17:00, Shifts are to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 16 August 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Main Duties to Include:

Alongside the Lead Support Worker, identify and initiate new opportunities and activities for the individual users and alongside team members and other agencies develop individual programmes i.e. Person centred plans (ELPs, PATH, MAP) which are planned and recorded in line with company policy.
To enable the user to participate in all activities by providing appropriate support
Ensure the dignity and respect of service users are maintained while providing personal care and lunchtime support service users of all genders
To work alongside the Lead Support Worker to ensure the sessions and activities are safe
To ensure the sessions and activities are sensitive to cultural traditions and values
Alongside the Lead Support Worker develop close working relations with all persons involved e.g. Families, Social Workers, and Therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively
To work as a member of a team in the Project and the Organisation
To be responsible, alongside other RGLL staff, for the proper use of equipment/materials and informing the Lead Support Worker or other Staff members of any potential risks and faults
To maintain User and the Organisation's confidentiality at all times
To work alongside the Lead Support Worker to work on the implementation, maintenance and evaluation of each individual Essential Lifestyle Plan and Health Action Plan as relevant
To work in accordance with RGLL’s Equal Opportunities Policy
To work in accordance with RGLL’s Health and Safety Policy
To support the Aims and Objectives of RGLL
When on passenger assistant duties, assist drivers with service users in and out of vehicles
To be responsible for observing service users when on passenger assistant duties

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Gateway Centre, 2 Kenion Street, Rochdale, OL16 1SN
Gateway Alps, Shawforth, OL12 8NU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
Take the initiative when working outside normal duties and responsibilities
Recognise and access help when not confident or skilled in any aspect of the role that they are undertaking
Implement/facilitate the specialist assessment of social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments
Contribute to the development and ongoing review of care/support plans for the individuals they support
Provide individuals with information to enable them to exercise choice on how they are supported
Encourage individuals to actively participate in the way their care and support is delivered
Ensure that individuals know what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
Lead and support colleagues to understand how to establish informed consent when providing care and support
Guide, mentor and contribute to the development of colleagues in the execution of their duties and responsibilities
Demonstrate dignity in their working role with individuals they support, their families, carers and other professionals
Support others to understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in social care
Exhibit empathy for individuals they support, i.e. understanding and compassion
Exhibit courage in supporting individuals in ways that may challenge their own cultural and belief systems
Demonstrate and promote to other workers excellent communication skills including confirmation of understanding to individuals, their families, carers and professionals
Use and facilitate methods of communication preferred by the individual they support according to the individual’s language, cultural and sensory needs, wishes and preferences
Take the initiative and reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate and ensure that records and reports are written clearly and concisely
Lead and support others to keep information safe, preserve confidentiality in accordance with agreed ways of working
Support others, to recognise and respond to potential signs of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Work in partnership with external agencies to respond to concerns of abuse
Lead and support others to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and duty of care
Recognise, report, respond to and record unsafe practices and encourage others to do so
Lead and mentor others where appropriate to promote the wellbeing of the individuals they support
Demonstrate the management of the reduction of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Promote healthy eating and wellbeing by supporting individuals to have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Carry out fire safety procedures and manage others to do so
Develop risk assessments and use in a person centred way to support individuals safely including moving and assisting people and objects
Manage, monitor, report and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of the individuals they support
Take the initiative to identify and form professional relationships with other people and organisations
Demonstrate, manage and support self and others to work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Take the initiative to evaluate and improve own skills and knowledge through reflective practice, supervision, feedback and learning opportunities
Demonstrate continuous professional development
Carry out research relevant to individuals’ support needs and share with others
Demonstrate where necessary mentoring and supervision to others in the workplace
Demonstrate good team/partnership working skills
Demonstrate their contribution to robust recruitment and induction processes

Your training plan

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship learning takes place in the workplace
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

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

Other requirements

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About this company

Mill Gate House is a one of Gateway’s five-day services for adults 18+, we are based in Shawforth. This service provides a break to parents/carers as well as the individual. Millgate House overlooks the Pennines and the beautiful scenery make it a tranquil and peaceful place for your respite care and break. The aim at Millgate House is to provide a warm, comfortable, safe and friendly place to stay. Support is available 24 hours a day by fully trained staff, and a healthy lifestyle is promoted by ensuring a balanced diet is offered.

https://gatewayleisure.co.uk/millgate-house/ (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

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860 919 380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328614.

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Closes on Friday 15 August 2025

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