Support Worker Apprentice Level 3

Summary

The Support Worker will be completing the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 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, 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

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Hours

1:1 Support Hours as required by the adults we support. Shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 16 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
Take the initiative when working outside normal duties and responsibilities
Recognise and access help when not confident or skilled in any aspect of the role that they are undertaking
Implement/facilitate the specialist assessment of social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments
Contribute to the development and ongoing review of care/support plans for the individuals they support
Provide individuals with information to enable them to exercise choice on how they are supported
Encourage individuals to actively participate in the way their care and support is delivered
Ensure that individuals know what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
Lead and support colleagues to understand how to establish informed consent when providing care and support
Guide, mentor and contribute to the development of colleagues in the execution of their duties and responsibilities
Demonstrate dignity in their working role with individuals they support, their families, carers and other professionals
Support others to understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in social care
Exhibit empathy for individuals they support, i.e. understanding and compassion
Exhibit courage in supporting individuals in ways that may challenge their own cultural and belief systems
Demonstrate and promote to other workers excellent communication skills including confirmation of understanding to individuals, their families, carers and professionals
Use and facilitate methods of communication preferred by the individual they support according to the individual’s language, cultural and sensory needs, wishes and preferences
Take the initiative and reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate and ensure that records and reports are written clearly and concisely
Lead and support others to keep information safe, preserve confidentiality in accordance with agreed ways of working
Support others, to recognise and respond to potential signs of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Work in partnership with external agencies to respond to concerns of abuse
Lead and support others to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and duty of care
Recognise, report, respond to and record unsafe practices and encourage others to do so
Lead and mentor others where appropriate to promote the wellbeing of the individuals they support
Demonstrate the management of the reduction of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Promote healthy eating and wellbeing by supporting individuals to have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Carry out fire safety procedures and manage others to do so
Develop risk assessments and use in a person centred way to support individuals safely including moving and assisting people and objects
Manage, monitor, report and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of the individuals they support
Take the initiative to identify and form professional relationships with other people and organisations
Demonstrate, manage and support self and others to work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Take the initiative to evaluate and improve own skills and knowledge through reflective practice, supervision, feedback and learning opportunities
Demonstrate continuous professional development
Carry out research relevant to individuals’ support needs and share with others
Demonstrate where necessary mentoring and supervision to others in the workplace
Demonstrate good team/partnership working skills
Demonstrate their contribution to robust recruitment and induction processes

Your training plan

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship and Diploma if applicable
Functional Skills (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 VAC1000277104.

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