Peer Support Apprentice
HUMANKIND CHARITY
York, YO10 3DW
Closes in 13 days (Friday 4 October)
Posted on 13 September 2024
Contents
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
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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30 hours per week across 5 days Monday to Friday. TBC.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 5 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
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.
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276965.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 4 October)
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