Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We recruit based on values and believe lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection. Together, we aim to be as diverse as the communities we care for.
Simply put, we employ people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills, so that we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and our staff feel purposeful and valued.
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Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Support Worker (Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship) within the Specialised Supported Living Services.
Our apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with a leading provider, Leeds City College, to ensure you are fully supported through a high-quality training programme. The apprenticeship will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for future careers.
Whilst completing your apprenticeship programme you will be a band 2 Apprentice Support Worker. You will be expected to fulfil the full role and responsibilities by the end of the training period, and a development plan will be put in place by your line manager confirming the competencies they expect you to develop during that time. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to band 3 as a Support Worker.
You will be supported with your learning and the skills needed to undertake the role. This support will be provided by your manager, mentor, learning provider, and other professional colleagues.
This is a Level 2 apprenticeship so you need to be able to work at a Level 1 in English and Maths (equivalent to grade D or grade 3). If you do not have evidence of these qualifications, we will support you to achieve Level 1 Functional Skills.
Job responsibilities
The Specialised Supported Living Service is passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities, who put the people we support first. We are seeking to recruit great apprentice support workers. Our main priority for this role is to find people with the right values, behaviours, and attitudes could that be you?
Our values are:
We are Caring. We treat everyone with respect and kindness.
We have Integrity. When we promise something, we don't let people down.
We keep it simple. We make it easy for the people we serve to achieve their goals.
The duties are varied, and no two days are the same. The people we support are individuals and deserve to be treated as such. However, duties may include support with personal care such as bathing and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning as well as support with leisure activities. Most importantly, we want you to make a difference to people's lives.
This post requires shift work as we provide support on a 24/7 basis. You must be able to work a variety of shifts including nightshifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Minimum Requirements
* 27-33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
* Access to NHS discount schemes with shops and restaurants
* Comprehensive induction, training, and development
* Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
* Excellent pension scheme available
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 1 in English and Maths (Grade D/3 or equivalent) OR willing to be supported to achieve L1 Functional Skills
Values
* Shares our values: We are caring, we have integrity, we keep it simple
UK Government Department for Education's Apprenticeship Funding Eligibility
* UK resident for a minimum of 3 years (exemptions if evidence of refugee status or those in the asylum system).
* Right to work for duration of apprenticeship.
* No Sponsorship. We are NOT able to offer sponsorship for any apprenticeship role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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