Apprentice Support Worker - £12.27 per hour

Active Prospects UK; Little Bookham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an enhanced apprenticeship in Adult Health and Social Care. This role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in care, providing invaluable support to adults with diverse needs. You will engage in a comprehensive training program, gaining a Level 3 qualification while receiving a competitive salary above the living wage. Ideal candidates are empathetic individuals eager to make a difference in their community, regardless of prior experience. Join a supportive team and embark on a fulfilling career path that emphasizes professional development and personal growth.

Benefits

Professional development workshops

Study leave for qualifications

Enhanced apprenticeship salary

Above living wage salary

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to services in Reigate and Redhill.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with diverse care needs.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing through person-centred approaches.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Motivational Skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Level 2 Functional Skills

Job description

Enhanced Apprenticeship in Adult Health and Social Care - accelerated learning to kickstart your career in care.

Role: Apprentice Support Worker (Enhanced)

Location: Services located in and around Leatherhead

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

Salary: £12.27 per hour (£23,926 per annum)

Hours: 37.5 hours, part-time hours may be considered

About The Apprenticeship

Join the enhanced apprenticeship programme and gain the following:

1. An enhanced induction into social care
2. An enhanced apprenticeship salary - we are paying above the living wage at £11.50 per hour
3. Professional accreditation with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care - you will be given study leave of half a day a week to complete your studies and your course costs will be covered
4. Professional development workshops - quarterly face-to-face group workshops focussing on professional development covering topics such as building confidence, time management, and interview skills

Who are we looking for?

Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Are you the person your friends turn to if they need something? Are you a people person? Are you looking for a role that could benefit from your creativity and empathy? Would you like to make a difference? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

If you’re looking to switch to a more fulfilling career or are just starting your career journey, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who have the right values and are ambitious for people with learning disabilities and autism. Care experience is not needed.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be 18 years of age and above
2. Have the ability to commute to our services in and nearby to Reigate and Redhill for a possible 7am start (earliest shift time)
3. Have the ability to work flexible shifts
4. Have pass grades in UK GCSE Maths and English, or have the ability to pass a Level 2 functional skills module
5. Have been living in the UK for longer than three years
6. Have the right to work in the UK - we cannot accept student or dependent visas
7. Have a desire to make a difference to the lives of people in their community

Key Responsibilities:

You will provide support to adults with diverse care needs, focusing on competencies such as enabling motivation and aspiration for full lives. You will emphasise a person-centred approach, working through co-production with people who use our services to meet their unique needs, including supporting vocational learning, employment, learning new skills for independence, and supporting a person's health and wellbeing. You will encourage people to form and maintain friendships, relationships, and community networks, and offer behavioural support and functional development to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will actively partake in the learning pathway, that is informed by people with lived experience, shaped in collaboration with strategic learning and apprenticeship partners, schools, and colleges.

What are you waiting for?

Apply today or contact us on 07989 729762 to speak to our friendly recruitment team.

Please note, all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards, including satisfactory references, DBS clearance, and a health check.