Peer Support Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice with lived experience of mental health issues/criminal justice system to work as part of our criminal justice team in North Yorkshire. You will receive a wide range of employee benefits as well as gaining skills and experience to allow you to apply for permanent roles within Humankind.

Annual wage: £16,546 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per week across 5 days Monday to Friday. TBC.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 5 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

Meet with individuals on a one-to-one or multi-agency basis to provide care and support as defined within the care plan
Support and contribute to client care planning and risk management alongside the Support Worker roles
To work directly with police, probation officers and youth offending teams, in custody, court and community settings
The successful candidate needs to be capable of independent travel across the area to meet up with clients in community venues. This does not have to be by car, it could be using public transport and travel expenses will be covered

Where you’ll work

The Raylor Centre

James Street

York

YO10 3DW

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

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

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

You will work towards a Level 2 qualification in Adult Care with a training provider. You will be supported by college tutors and assessors at agreed times throughout the week and allowed time for private study.

You will be required to achieve Level 2 in Functional Skills (maths and English) if you have not already done so and you will also be expected to complete all Humankind mandatory training as part of the role.

The apprentice will undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.

The individual must meet the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate. The Care Quality Commission expects that providers that employ healthcare assistants and social care support workers follow these standards to make sure new staff are supported, skilled and assessed as competent to carry out their roles.

The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9-4 (or A-C))
English (grade 9-4 (or A-C))

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

It is a requirement of the role that apprentices have personal lived experience of mental health issues and/or the criminal justice system. Community service and Volunteering will be taken into account.

About this company

Humankind is a vibrant and growing charity with over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and communities affected by health and social inequalities across the country with a focus on improving peoples wellbeing. We have over 2000 staff and around 100 volunteers providing services for over 20,000 people. Our specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people and families’ services.

https://humankindcharity.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant will gain the skills and experience to allow them to apply for permanent roles within Humankind. The roles of Support Worker and Recovery Co-ordinator provide starting salaries ranging from £23,088 - £24,000 per year, so this is a great opportunity to start a new and rewarding career journey.

As this role is an apprenticeship, after 1 year of being on the apprenticeship wage you will then go on to the living wage for your age bracket.

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