Support Worker Apprentice
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT LIMITED
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5UN
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 April 2024
Contents
Summary
We are looking for warm, positive and enthusiastic individuals to provide person centered support to people with learning disabilities. You will work to make a difference and promote independence whilst enabling people to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life.
- Annual wage
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£15,163.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
There is an additional £0.28p bonus on all shifts completed without sickness / lateness / all training is up to date
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts are on a 2 week rolling rota and will include weekday and weekend work.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 3 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
- Giving non-discriminatory care
- Record and report all relevant information
- Working with therapists and doctors to ensure consistency of support
- Supporting and monitoring healthcare and needs
- Teaching life skills and supporting new hobbies and interests
- Helping with personal hygiene e.g. toileting
- Support with eating and drinking
- Helping clients to access community facilities
- Cleaning and cooking will be required on a rota basis
- Planning and delivering activities to service users
Where you’ll work
Enterprise Chambers,
276 Furlong Road,
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 5UN
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
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Functional Skills, if required
- Care certificate
- Training around Autism, learning disability and others specific to the role
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
Other requirements
Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role. Candidates may be required to work late due to day trips.
About this company
Independent support provide person centered care and support solutions for individuals with learning disabilities within a residential, supported living and community placements. Our staff provide appropriate support to people and do not discriminate against them. We enhance the quality of people’s lives by assisting them to develop confidence and new skills.
After this apprenticeship
- There will be a full-time position available for the right candidate on completion
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000241572.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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