Care Plus Group

Apprentice Integrated Support Worker

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Job summary

Intermediate Care @ Home delivers a service of high quality and excellence over 7 days a week; 365 days a year providing support for people in their own homes within the boundary of North East Lincolnshire.

The success of the service reflects how we work within a robust partnership inclusive of integrated health care professionals. Intermediate Care @ Home provides intermediate health and social care support to service users within an enablement ethos. Staff will use appropriate knowledge and skills to report changes in condition to the appropriate professional.

Following appropriate training, duties will include personal support, clinical duties, therapy programmes; social care support and some practical duties to enable and improve daily living skills.

The Apprentice Integrated Support Worker will work in partnership with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists or care managers across the intermediate tier service and undertake delegated duties after appropriate instruction in conjunction with a detailed support/outcome plan. All staff will be subject to the enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Apprentice Integrated Support Worker - number of posts available

Based at The Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby but involves community working within North East Lincolnshire

Various hours available (between the hours of 7am and 11 p.m. on a flexible rota including week-ends and Bank Holidays)

Fixed Term for 18 months

£10.42 per hour (age 23 and over)/£10.18 per hour (age 21-22)/£7.49 per hour (age 18-20)

We are seeking to recruit a committed member of staff to work within an established and integrated enablement service with an excellent reputation.

Providing short-term high quality services to people within their own homes across North East Lincolnshire, the service is dependent on having a robust multi-skilled team responsible for ensuring we get the best possible outcomes by working in partnership with service users; carers; families and our health colleagues.

The role also includes working with therapy programmes and always ensuring that we promote an individuals independence at all times.

If you are confident, highly motivated and would like the opportunity to work within a vibrant department within Health and Social Care this could be the role for you! The successful candidate will be expected to work towards Adult Care Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

Interviews to be held: 17 November 2023

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7.49 to £10.42 an hour National Minimum Wage (relevant to age)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-23-293

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
  • Previous personal experience of health and/or social care support
  • Understanding of promoting independence and re-enablement

Other

Essential

  • Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area and to deadlines

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible records (literacy and numeracy)
  • Effective team worker
  • Commitment to promoting independence for service users/individuals
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
  • Be able to demonstrate empathy, tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
  • Ability to assist service users/individuals with social, personal, emotional needs whilst supporting with daily living skills
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Knowledge of person-centred care

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ability and motivation to work towards Adult Care Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
  • Ability to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
  • Functional Skills Level 2 English
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
  • Previous personal experience of health and/or social care support
  • Understanding of promoting independence and re-enablement

Other

Essential

  • Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area and to deadlines

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible records (literacy and numeracy)
  • Effective team worker
  • Commitment to promoting independence for service users/individuals
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
  • Be able to demonstrate empathy, tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
  • Ability to assist service users/individuals with social, personal, emotional needs whilst supporting with daily living skills
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Knowledge of person-centred care

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ability and motivation to work towards Adult Care Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
  • Ability to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
  • Functional Skills Level 2 English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joanne Lander

01472256221

Details

Date posted

23 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7.49 to £10.42 an hour National Minimum Wage (relevant to age)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-23-293

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH


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