Apprentice Support Worker
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
Are you passionate positive and ready to make a real difference At Low Laithes were on the lookout for enthusiastic Apprentice Support Workers to join our friendly team and support adults with autism and learning disabilities. Alongside gaining hands-on experience youll also study for your Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care giving you a solid foundation for a rewarding career in care.
What Youll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Support Worker youll play a key role in helping people live more independent dignified and fulfilling lives. No two days are the same! You could be:
Supporting someone to grow their own garden
Helping to prepare healthy meals
Encouraging new skills and building confidence
Bringing fresh ideas to help people achieve their goals
Support isnt just provided at home you also might spend time out in the community doing activities that the people you support love such as walks cinema trips or seaside visits.
Weve Got Your Back
Joining Low Laithes means joining a supportive proactive team. Youll always have someone to turn to perfect if youre new to care. Our management team is hands-on and committed to helping you grow and feel confident in your role.
Training & Development
Your apprenticeship includes regular college-based learning along with practical on-the-job training.
20% of your working hours spent studying
Initial 2.5 weeks full-time training (MonFri 9:304:30)
Ongoing training on site
Learning at Barnsley College
Shift Patterns:
Rolling rota: 4 days on 2 days off including 2 late shifts and 2 early shifts
Earlyshifts: 7:30am2:45pm/1:45pm
Late shifts: 1:15pm9:45pm
Plus one full weekend off every 6 weeks.
About You
About You
You dont need experience just the right attitude! Were looking for people who are friendly caring patient and eager to learn. If youre passionate about helping others well support your progression every step of the way.
Requirements
GCSE Maths/English Grade C/4 desirable
Minimum Level 1 Maths & English required (well support you to achieve Level 2)
Strong communication teamwork & problem-solving skills
Must be 18 or over
*Unfortunately this post does not qualify for visa sponsorship so we are unable to consider candidates currently on or seeking sponsorship*
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.
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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.
