Apprentice Support Worker

ROCHDALE GATEWAY LEISURE LIMITED; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in adult care services is seeking dedicated support workers to join their team. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of individuals by developing personalized programs and ensuring their active participation in various activities. You will work closely with families and professionals to meet individual needs while maintaining a respectful and safe environment. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care and support provided, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
• Functional Skills in maths and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate new opportunities for users with support.
• Ensure dignity and respect while providing personal care.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety during activities.

Skills

Person-centred planning

Support provision

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard

Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

New Visions is one of Gateway’s five-day services for adults 18+. We are based at Harper Square in Shaw, Oldham. New Visions is 4.3 miles from our main Gateway base in Rochdale and is easy to access via road or tram. The Shaw tram stop is only 2 minutes from the day service and can be seen from the outside space of our building. The trams run every 10 minutes, which makes it convenient for accessing outdoor activities and socializing, especially during the spring and summer months.

Gateway took over management of the New Visions service in May 2017 from the Together Trust.

Main Duties to Include:

• Alongside the Lead Support Worker, identify and initiate new opportunities and activities for the individual users and develop individual programmes (i.e., Person-centred plans such as ELPs, PATH, MAP) in line with company policy.
• Enable users to participate in all activities by providing appropriate support.
• Ensure the dignity and respect of service users are maintained while providing personal care and lunchtime support.
• Work alongside the Lead Support Worker to ensure sessions and activities are safe.
• Ensure sessions and activities are sensitive to cultural traditions and values.
• Develop close working relations with families, social workers, and therapists to effectively meet individual needs.
• Work as a member of the team in the Project and the Organisation.
• Be responsible for the proper use of equipment/materials and inform the Lead Support Worker or other staff members of any potential risks and faults.
• Maintain user and organisation confidentiality at all times.
• Work alongside the Lead Support Worker on the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of each individual Essential Lifestyle Plan and Health Action Plan as relevant.
• Work in accordance with RGLL’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Work in accordance with RGLL’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Support the Aims and Objectives of RGLL.
• Assist drivers with service users in and out of vehicles when on passenger assistant duties.
• Observe service users when on passenger assistant duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard.
• Apprenticeship learning takes place in the workplace.
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Shifts are to be confirmed and may involve working weekends on a rota basis.