Apprentice Support Worker - ROCHDALE GATEWAY LEISURE LTD

Summary

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.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Adult care worker

Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. Shifts are to be confirmed. Please note these shifts could change and involve working weekends on a rota basis.
30 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 11 Jan 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

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

Where you’ll work

New Vision

Oak Street

Shaw

OL2 8XA

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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.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

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

Requirements

Desired qualifications

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

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

New Visions is a one of Gateway’s five-day services for adults 18+, we are based at harper square in Shaw, Oldham. New Visions is 4.3 miles from our main Gateway base in Rochdale and is easy to access via road or tram (Map). The Shaw tram stop is only 2 minutes from the day service and can be seen from the outside space of our building. The trams run every 10 minutes, which means it is very handy for accessing outdoor activities and socialising, which is great during the spring and summer months, making the most of the warm weather. Gateway took over management of the New Visions service in May 2017 from the Together Trust. Together trust felt they were unable to manage the service properly and efficiently due to their head office being based in Stockport.

https://gatewayleisure.co.uk/new-visions-mild-to-multiple-learning-disabilities/ (opens in new tab)