Apprentice Support Worker - ROCHDALE GATEWAY LEISURE LTD

Short Vacancy Description:

This is an Apprentice role. You will work alongside the Lead Support to participate and provide a full and comprehensive Day Service for a group of people and assist in the assessment of individual needs. You will also work with individuals and their families to identify their needs and choices for purposeful day activities.

Full Vacancy Description:

Main Duties to Include:

• Alongside the Lead Support Worker, identify and initiate new opportunities and activities for the individual users and alongside team members and other agencies develop individual programmes i.e. Person centred plans (ELPs, PATH, MAP) which are planned and recorded in line with company policy.
• To enable the user 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 to both male and female service users
• To work alongside the Lead Support Worker to ensure the sessions and activities are safe
• To ensure the sessions and activities are sensitive to cultural traditions and values
• Alongside the Lead Support Worker develop close working relations with all persons involved e.g. Families, Social Workers, and Therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively
• To work as a member of a team in the Project and the Organisation
• To be responsible, alongside other RGLL staff, for the proper use of equipment/materials and informing the Lead Support Worker or other Staff members of any potential risks and faults
• To maintain User and the Organisation's confidentiality at all times
• To work alongside the Lead Support Worker to work on the implementation, maintenance and evaluation of each individual Essential Lifestyle Plan and Health Action Plan as relevant
• To work in accordance with RGLL’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• To work in accordance with RGLL’s Health and Safety Policy
• To support the Aims and Objectives of RGLL
• When on passenger assistant duties, assist drivers with service users in and out of vehicles
• To be responsible for observing service users when on passenger assistant duties

Hours:

Monday - Friday, between 08:00 - 17:00, Shifts are to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

Salary: 

£9,984 a year

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 and above) desirable

Training:

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

Progression:

• Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate

Things to Consider:

Candidates must be happy to speak with people over the telephone; Candidates must be able to commit to the full duration of the Apprenticeship; Candidates must be able to commute to Fire-Mech daily.

Questions to Consider: 

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