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About
16th April 2025
Leading Lives provides high quality 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 an employee owned, not-for-profit social enterprise. Any surplus we make is re-invested back into services for our customers or in the local community through our Community Benefit Fund.
Leading Lives is currently looking for a Support Worker apprentice to join and learn within our team.
Responsibilities include, but are 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.
Entry requirements
GCSE’s Maths and English Level 4 and above required.
Skills required
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
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
* Holiday, increasing with service and the opportunity to purchase additional holiday
* Award-winning training, including a full induction
* We offer free parking at our hubs
Future Prospects
We have an excellent track record with our past apprentices, with apprentices successfully gaining their apprenticeship with many gaining permanent positions.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 04/07/2025.
Salary: £11,788 per year
Location
This job is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
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