Apprentice Recovery Worker

Summary

An exciting Apprenticeship opportunity has arisen within CGL Walsall for you to join a dynamic team committed to supporting people with substance issues within our opiate team. You will be very much a part of the team and will offer, planning and running our group work programmes, case management and working with our partner agencies.

Wage

£14,815 a year

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 7 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The successful applicant will be very much a part of the team and will offer, planning and running our group work programmes, case management and working with our partner agencies.

We need to record information accurately so attention to detail is important, but most of the time you'll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

The right applicant will be supported to develop professionally with us whilst being part of our dynamic team.

Key Activities:

Support the recovery workers to carry out comprehensive assessments, triage, risk assessments, risk management plans and to contribute to the development of individual community recovery plans
Provide 1:1 key work session including harm reduction advice and recovery planning
Support those who use our services to achieve their care plan goals
Support and empower service users to engage in recovery activities both within Change Grow Live and the wider community
Work towards holding a small caseload of low risk service users, coordinating their treatment options
Document sessions on case management system

Change Grow Live offer some fantastic benefits which include;

Health Checks
Help paying for childcare
Cycle to work scheme
Food intolerance and allergy testing
Gym flex
Life insurance
Will Writing Service
Employee assistance programme

Please note that before employment can commence an enhanced DBS check will need to be carried out.

As an Apprentice Recovery Worker, you will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 15 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Where you’ll work

30-30A Station Street
WS2 9JZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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 Apprenticeship Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Other requirements

The key dates provided should be used as a guide only, should the right candidate be found the position will close.

About this company

CGL is a health and social care charity working with individuals, families and communities across England and Wales that are affected by drugs, alcohol, crime, homelessness, domestic abuse, and antisocial behaviour. Their projects, delivered in communities and prisons, encourage and empower people to regain control of their lives and motivate them to tackle their problems.

After this apprenticeship

On going training and development.

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