Support Worker Apprenticeship

Opportunity information
Salary £13312 per year
Duration 12 months
Advert closing date 08/04/2024
Description
Leading Lives provides social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community. We are currently looking for a Support Worker apprentice to join and learn within our team.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Identify and assist with access to opportunities within the local community which develop independence and inclusion
• Assist with daily living tasks, including intimate personal care where required
• Support people to manage their own finances in line with policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with customers and their families taking into account their personal communication style
• In conjunction with senior staff, take day to day responsibility for organising and planning duties and activities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and a role model to colleagues
• Participate as a member of the leading lives team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively to develop the service

You will be supported to gain specialist work experience whilst achieving your professional qualification in Adult Care. We will provide training in the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in your apprenticeship with Leading Lives. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Learning & Development for either Stuart Howell 07860 748870 or Micah Green 01473 406776
Entry requirements
GCSE’s Maths and English Level 4 and above required.
Training to be provided

• The learner will be studying the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
• Day release to West Suffolk College.
• Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to consider
We offer:

• Fulfilling role joining our Key Workers on the front line to deliver the best possible

support for our customers

• Competitive salary
• Holiday, increasing with service and the opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Award-winning training, including a full induction
• Flexible working hours
• We offer free parking at our hubs

Skills required
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Future prospects
We have an excellent track record with our past apprentices, with apprentices successfully gaining their apprenticeship with many gaining permanent positions.
Hours per week 30
Working week Monday-Sunday, Shift working, appropriate breaks included
Apprenticeship standard Adult care worker (Level 2)
Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP2 8EZ

Flexible schedule, Free parking