Apprentice Support Worker
Job Location:
Easingwold - UK
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Job Summary
At Copperclay mews we are looking for engaging and positive Apprentice Support Workers to join our team to support adults with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs along side this great career opportunity you will study your NVQ level 2 in Health and social care along side York College.
As an Apprentice Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more independent dignified and happy life. We are looking for forward thinkers who are able to offer new ideas on how to develop a persons opportunities and skills ranging from developing their own garden to cooking nutritious and different meals.
Not all support work will take place within the homes of the people we support. There will be lots of opportunities to access the local community and engage with the interests of the people you support. The people we support all have different interests and therefore we are looking for flexible and open minded support workers to support with activities such as walking days out to the cinema or visits to the seaside to name a few.
On a daily basis you will have a strong support network from the management team at Copperclay Mews. We are a proactive team and work in partnership to ensure the best support for colleagues is provided so dont worry if you are new to care there is always someone you can turn to.
About You
Essential qualifications
- GCSE Maths/English (Grade 4/C) is desirable however a minimum of Level 1 in maths and English is essential for this apprenticeship with a requirement to upskill to functions skills level 2.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About Us
- Benefits of working for us:
- Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
- Enhanced overtime rates (1.50 - 2 per hour)
- 6 weeks holiday
- Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely on us
- Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
- Regular promotion opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
- Refer a friend scheme earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
Diversity equity and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected so were building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity including (but not limited to) ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability neurodiversity age socioeconomic status family or parental status beliefs and religions. We believe that its by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that well continue to support and offer the best possible care education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Hesley Group are providers of specialist autism support, providing specialist autism education and autism care homes for people with complex care needs, behaviour that challenges and learning disabilities.
