Support Worker Apprentice Level 2

Summary

The Support Worker will be completing the Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprenticeship and will support adults with a learning disability, autism, or other mental impairment. Oasis provides housing and support services based on the fundamental belief that all adults have the capacity to be the best they can be and regardless of need or disability.

Annual wage

£17,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£10.90 per hour NMW/NLW payable after 1 year of service

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

1:1 support. Working hours as required by the adults we support.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 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

Support adults with a learning disability, autism, or other mental impairment, to gain independence, be part of the wider community, and lead fulfilling lives
Providing care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the service management
Support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care
Support adults in maintaining their tenancy
Maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required to maintain and progress knowledge

Where you’ll work

Shoebury

SS3 9BH

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

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR 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

Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship and Diploma
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Work-based learning

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
IT skills
Team working
Respect and Dignity
Commitment to Quality of Care
Compassion
Proficient Written Skills
Leadership

Other requirements

The candidate must be flexible to work varying shift patterns as agreed with the Registered Manager. Benefits include; • Comprehensive induction • Full training provided with opportunities to degree level • Career development opportunities • 28 Days holiday • Free, on-site parking available • Cycle to Work Scheme • Blue Light Card for retail discounts • Employee assistance programme As part of employment should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Oasis Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

About this company

Oasis provides housing and support services on the fundamental belief that adults with a learning disability, autism, or other mental impairment, have a right to lead their own life, to determine where, how, and with whom they live, and who provides them with support. Oasis is looking for an individual with a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support individuals to achieve their goals. You will need to support and enable adults to maintain skills and personal interests. You must have an appreciation for the challenges of the role and want to be part of a dynamic team.

https://oasiscareservices.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

CPD/Short Courses and Induction training provided in addition to your Intermediate Apprenticeship in Adult Care
This is expected to be a long-standing position
A successful Apprentice could expect a permanent post at the end of their Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED

Elizabeth Richards

elizabethrichards@vts.ac.uk

01702353557

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277103.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

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