Summary
Choice Support are looking for a new Support Worker Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2 (18+, as you will be visiting people’s houses). Due to requirements of this role a full UK driving licence and vehicle is required.
What you will do at work
At this service you will be supporting adults with complex needs. You will support with all aspects of their daily lives, from community based activities, cooking, cleaning, in house activities, shopping and personal care. The aim is to assist them to maintain their existing skills and develop new ones as well as maintain their health and achieve ambitions as set out in their support guidelines.
Your role will involve helping with everyday tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, and keeping homes clean and tidy. You will also drive to activities, which includes horse riding, the gym, swimming, Cinema, reflexology, shopping, night clubs, and visits to an activity farm. You will assist with medication and keep accurate records, and full training will be provided. Good communication skills are important because you will work to a person-centred support plan and liaise with professionals, family members, and your team.
Although this is a lone-working role, you will have the support of an experienced team and parents, who play an active role in their lives and will help train and guide you.
Training
Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 10-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
About this employer
Choice Support have been supporting autistic people, people with learning disabilities and those with mental health needs lead fulfilling lives for over 40 years.
We support people across the UK, from Hampshire and East Sussex in the south to Yorkshire in the north. We believe that everyone deserves a good life, no matter their needs.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Things to consider
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.