Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the region’s largest providers of innovative social care services, as a Health and Social Care Apprentice Support Worker.
Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
37 hours per week Minimum of 6 hours off the job Apprentices will work a shift pattern which includes early and late shifts taking place between 7am and 10pm. The role involves weekend working. It does not require overnight or bank holiday hours.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 27 January
Duration
1 year
Positions available
10
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
We are looking to recruit staff who can encourage a workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those in need of care and support. The service also offers support to adults who are on the autism spectrum, who have extremely complex needs and may display challenging behaviours. The people accessing our service are provided with support to participate within their local community, develop a wide range of skills with an aim ofmaintaining a tenancy within the city of Sunderland.
As a health and social care apprentice you will work within a supportive environment to undertake the required care and support tasks, in line with the values of Sunderland Care and Support, in order to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective Support Worker.
The role will include:
* Attending college / study days and participating in development activities as required by the programme
* Completing all mandatory training as required by the Sunderland Care and Support Training Strategy
* Providing and and promoting person-centred care and support to vulnerable customers including people who have a range of mental health needs, learning and physical disabilities and behaviours that might challenge; to meet a range of complex social and health needs
* Working effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within a person’s care plan, providing care and support to enable people to achieve their maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including: intimate personal care, support with basic health needs, practical tasks, appropriate communication and community involvement
* Actively participating within team meetings, training and supervision
* Completing relevant records and contributing to the preparation and review of customer’s care and support plans. We are looking for apprentices who are motivated to provide high standards of person-centred care along with their own personal development
You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure customers receive support which is designed to meet their own personal need.
Where you’ll work
Sunderland Care & Support
Carrmere Rd
Sunderland
SR2 9TQ
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
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
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
* Level 2 Adult Care Worker
* All training to be completed at the employer's premises.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 9-2 or A*-E)
* Maths (grade 9-2 or A*-E)
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
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience