Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Bethersdon

Paragon Skills; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national Apprenticeship training provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with complex needs. The position offers training to provide personalized support, focusing on developing independent living skills. Successful candidates will engage in various care activities, build relationships, and help individuals in their daily lives, with opportunities for full-time employment post-apprenticeship.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Possibility of full-time role after apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Assist with leisure, exercise, and social activities.
• Follow individual support plans and ensure the wellbeing of the person supported.

Skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Non judgemental

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

As a Support Worker you will assist the people we support with varying needs. From supporting them to achieve the goals, learn new skills and maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

You will be supporting one female who lives in her own home. She has complex needs with 2:1 support at all times. Our aim is to work with her to open up her world and experiences.

We will train you to provide personalised support and follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of the person you are supporting. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

Driving licence is essential for this role.

Day-Day Responsibilitiies

• Support with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean living environment
• Assist with planning and participating in leisure, exercise, and social activities to enhance wellbeing and independence
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to regular reviews and updates
• Encourage and support the development of skills for independent living and community involvement
• Ensure the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of the person being supported at all times
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with the person and their family
• Complete necessary documentation and communicate effectively with the wider care team
• Support with transportation needs (a valid driving licence is essential)
• Work flexibly across various shift patterns, including day, evening, and night shifts
  
  

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Skills Required

• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Initiative
  
  

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship

Prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.