Adult care worker apprenticeship

Summary

As a Support Worker at THRIVE CIC you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to adults with a learning difficulty aged 16 plus. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with the people who use the service.

Annual wage: £11,648 to £20,820.80 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday (5 days) 9.00am - 4.00pm (additional time may include staff team meetings, full staff training and staff development meetings).
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
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

Supporting people through creative activities both on-site and off-site in the community
To facilitate increased independence by encouraging and supporting participation in activities and opportunities
To be familiar with and work within the organisation and the service’s values policies and procedures, maintaining records and reports accordingly
To attend and participate in team meetings, supervisions, appraisals and training as requested and required by your Manager
To follow best practice guidance regarding Safeguarding, Care Standards Act, Domiciliary Care, Health and Safety and managing risks legislation to promote independence
To undertake such additional duties appropriate to the post and to support the organisation’s wider goals by working flexibly across the organisation from time to time as determined by your manager

Where you’ll work

HINDLEY BUSINESS CENTRE

PLATT LANE

HINDLEY

WIGAN

WN2 3PA

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

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
Attending Wigan and Leigh College 1 day a week
Rest of the training will be done in the work place

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3)
Math (grade 3)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Energetic

Other requirements

Lives in and around the Wigan Borough.

About this company

THRIVE CIC specialise in providing an alternative quality service, offering opportunities for people aged 16 plus with support needs, enhancing life skills and strengthening quality of life through positive thinking and creative activities. We are split over 2 bases in the heart of the Hindley community: Hindley Business Centre on Platt Lane and The Old Bank, 111 Market Street, Hindley. We provide a wide range of activities and offsite community placements with our members.

After this apprenticeship

To complete your apprenticeship with us and to apply for any future development worker roles within Thrive CIC

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Gabriella

g.may@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290258.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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