Residential Child & Young People Support Worker Apprenticeship - Keyworth

Paragon Skills; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care company in Nottinghamshire is seeking Apprentice Support Workers and Activity Workers to provide high levels of care for children. This role involves direct care, support, and the opportunity for professional development through QCF training. Successful candidates will engage in a nurturing environment, promoting well-being and personal growth for young people while working towards a Level 4 qualification.

Benefits

All meals provided

28 days of annual leave

QCF Level 4 training provided

Opportunity for progression

NEST Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

SAGE Employment Benefits

Online GP services

Free parking

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must engage fully in apprenticeship training and complete coursework.
• Ability to provide direct care and support to children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, support, and supervision to children and young people.
• Plan and participate in educational and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Description

Abbey Green Therapeutic Children’s Services is a small family-owned Residential Care company based in the Nottinghamshire area. We operate 6 small Residential Children’s Homes and have recently been judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

We are seeking Apprentice Support Workers and Activity Workers to join our team. We look for 'Therapeutic Parents' who are nurturing and supportive, capable of providing high levels of care to help our children achieve outstanding outcomes.

Abbey Green is committed to positively transforming children’s lives by offering a specialist service that tailors therapeutic care packages to support young people's development. Our expertise includes attachment and early life trauma, using therapeutic parenting, DDP, and PACE approaches.

Please note: This role involves ‘sleep shifts,’ meaning you will sleep onsite during one of your shifts. You are required to undertake 6 of these shifts per month.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Care: Provide direct care, support, and supervision to children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
2. Wellbeing Support: Promote healthy lifestyles, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
3. Behaviour Management: Employ positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to help young people manage challenges effectively.
4. Activities Organisation: Plan and participate in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
5. Advocacy: Build trusting relationships, act as a positive role model, and advocate for the children’s and young people's best interests.
6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, care plans, and logs following organisational policies and regulatory standards.
7. Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to deliver holistic care and promote positive outcomes.
8. Training & Development: Engage fully in apprenticeship training, complete all coursework, and attend scheduled learning sessions.

Benefits

• All meals are provided, and activities supporting the young people are funded.
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• QCF Level 4 training provided.
• QCF Level 5 training available for those wishing to progress within the company.
• Opportunity for progression to Deputy Manager/Manager roles.
• NEST Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• SAGE Employment Benefits.
• Online GP services.
• Free parking.
• Referral bonus.

Skills Required

• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisational skills.

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading national apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' rating and an achievement rate of 71.4%, above the national average of 65.6%. Learners are supported through a blended learning approach, with a dedicated Personal Tutor. You will be allocated 20% of your working hours to study, maximizing your chances of achieving high grades. Upon completing this 24-month apprenticeship, you will earn a Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification.

Prospects

Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.