apprentice

East Sussex County Council; Bracklesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bracklesham is looking for an apprentice to join the Joint Community Rehabilitation service. In this varied role, you will support elderly individuals after illness/injury, promoting their independence through engagement and personal care. Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a permanent role in the council, along with opportunities for career advancement and further training.

Benefits

Mentoring support throughout the apprenticeship

Permanent role opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Can converse at ease with clients and their advocates.
• Have patience and understanding when providing support.
• Can work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals according to their personal care/support plan.
• Encourage individuals to participate in their care.
• Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Desire to make a difference

Education

QCF level 1 in Maths and English (grade 1)

Job description

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and to make the move to the Joint Community Rehabilitation service. The service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver high-quality care and support to individuals. This varied role includes visiting people in their homes, teaching skills that promote independence, assisting with therapy exercises, and engaging in conversation and active listening. You will also help with meal preparation and offer personal care support, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Driving licence and access to a car are required. Shifts run from 7am to 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Qualifications and Skills

• Can converse at ease with clients and their advocates
• Have patience and understanding when providing support
• Can work as part of a team
• QCF level 1 in Maths and English (grade 1)
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Desire to make a difference (no previous experience necessary)

Benefits

• Mentoring support throughout the apprenticeship
• A permanent role as a JCR Support Worker when you pass your apprenticeship
• Opportunities for career progression within a large organisation
• Training and development opportunities

Employer

East Sussex County Council is the largest employer in the county, with over 9,000 employees.