Apprentice Support Worker

Hesleygroup; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Diploma funded

Cycle to work

Refer a friend

Overtime premium

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hesleygroup is seeking Apprentice Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities at Copperclay Mews. You will study for NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care with York College, while delivering compassionate care and helping people live more independent lives.

Applicants should have a positive attitude, be 18 or over, and be prepared to upskill in maths and English. Training is provided, with strong support from the team and progression opportunities within the care pathway.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English (Grade 4/C) is desirable, however a minimum of Level 1 in maths and English is essential for this apprenticeship with a requirement to upskill to functions skills level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs.
• Provide opportunities to develop independence, dignity and happiness.
• Help with activities and community engagement outside the home.
• Work with the management team to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Team working

Patience

Education

Level 1 Maths/English

Level 2/Functional Skills upgrade

Job description

About The Role

At Copperclay Mews we are looking for engaging and positive Apprentice Support Workers to join our team to support adults with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs, along side this great career opportunity you will study your NVQ level 2 in Health and social care along side York College.

As an Apprentice Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more independent, dignified and happy life. We are looking for forward thinkers who are able to offer new ideas on how to develop a person’s opportunities and skills ranging from developing their own garden to cooking nutritious and different meals.

Not all support work will take place within the homes of the people we support. There will be lots of opportunities to access the local community and engage with the interests of the people you support. The people we support all have different interests and therefore we are looking for flexible and open minded support workers to support with activities such as walking, days out to the cinema or visits to the seaside to name a few.

On a daily basis you will have a strong support network from the management team at Copperclay Mews. We are a proactive team and work in partnership to ensure the best support for colleagues is provided, so don’t worry if you are new to care, there is always someone you can turn to.

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.

Initial training of 2 and a half weeks Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm – thereafter ongoing training in conjunction with York college.

We will require you to be available for full shifts due to minimal public transport in the area.

About You

We are looking for Apprentice Support Workers who have a ‘can do’ attitude, outgoing and caring but have a calm demeaner when needed. You don't need to have experience but it is essential that you share our values. As long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those we support, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. Our excellent training team will support you to become a qualified Support Worker, which could see you on your journey to a career in care.

Essential qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English (Grade 4/C) is desirable, however, a minimum of Level 1 in maths and English is essential for this apprenticeship with a requirement to upskill to functions skills level 2.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience

Candidates need to be 18 or over.

Unfortunately this post does not qualify for visa sponsorship so we are unable to consider candidates currently on or seeking sponsorship.

About Us

Benefits of working for us:

• Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
• Enhanced overtime rates (£1.50 - £2 per hour)
• 6 weeks holiday
• Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely on us
• Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
• Regular promotion opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
• Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.