Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Summary

Rainbow Support Ltd provide care and support within Supported Housing Services in west Cornwall to adults with Learning Disabilities supporting them to learn and develop their daily living skills and become independent. They are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Adult Care Worker apprentice!

Annual wage

£23,790 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£50.00 Birthday Bonus. Sleep in paid at £50 per night.

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

5 working days across 7 day, to include evenings on rota, weekend working (every other weekend), sleep in shifts.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 18 February

Duration

1 year

Positions available

8

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

To work alongside the people we support, enabling them to realise their potential in line with their personal plan
To work as part of a team to provide a high quality service which promotes the achievement of agreed outcomes for the people we support
To actively engage with and follow personal plans using person-centred active support
To act as an advocate for the People we Support, providing support and information to encourage and enable individuals to make informed decisions and choices
To present options to build independent living skills at every opportunity whilst recognising the importance of appropriate positive risk taking
To complete accurate and timely daily recordings which capture outcome information for the people we support
To complete assigned tasks to support the safe running of the service on a daily basis
To be aware of and adhere to all Legislation, Company Policies and Procedures, the staff handbook and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct at all times
Take responsibility for your own and other’s health and safety at all times
Report and document any concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
To follow all reasonable line management instructions, promoting a high quality service
Work in partnership with colleagues, appropriate family, friends and other professionals
To present the service and organisation in a positive and professional manner at all times
To work as part of a team, sharing ideas and good practice, supporting each other and mentoring new team members

Where you’ll work

DUCHY BUSINESS CENTRE

Wilson Way

Pool

Redruth

TR15 3RT

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

CORNWALL 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

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Adult Care worker.
You will be required to attend St Austell College a day a week as part of your apprenticeship training. You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor.

More training information

Mandatory Qualifications include:

EFAW – 1 day

Proact Scipr – 2 Day

Epilepsy Awareness including Midazolam Administration

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3/D)
Maths (grade 3/D)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Services are based local to community services and transport links.

About this company

Rainbow Support Ltd provide care and support within Supported Housing Services in west Cornwall to adults with Learning Disabilities supporting them to learn and develop their daily living skills and become independent. Local service provider, offering team working settings, supportive settings with senior staff working on shift. Drivers are not essential, based within local towns with good transport links.

http://www.therainbowgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to move in senior support working role (Level 3)
Management progression (Level 5)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Holly

01209616452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295727.

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Closes on Monday 17 February

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