Apprentice Support Worker

Care Plus Group

The closing date is 17 February 2025

Job summary

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

Day Services promotes, supports and improves the mental, physical and emotional well-being of vulnerable people so that they can participate in their communities, with their families and enjoy the best life possible. The aim of the service is to support vulnerable people to remain living in their own homes. An effective Day Service should aim to ensure that this group can participate in and help steer the services required, taking into account their specific needs. The service enables service users to make informed decisions and to facilitate access to services across the health, social and voluntary sectors.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Apprentice Support Worker

Department: Day Services

Base: Cromwell Resource Centre

Hours: 22.5 per week

24 Months Fixed Term

Salary Range: From £6.40 to £11.44 National Minimum wage, dependent on age.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work within our established Day Services. Providing a range of activities and opportunities within local community supporting adults with learning/physical disabilities to enjoy meaningful and purposeful lives on their choice. 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.

Experience of delivering support to individuals on a paid, personal or voluntary basis

An innovative approach to working within a team

A clear understanding of dignity and respect

A clear understanding person-centred support

A willingness to undertake further skills and training

The successful candidate will be expected to work towards an Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 2.

Please note that applicants who already hold a QCF/Apprenticeship Level 2 in Health and Social Care will not be eligible to apply.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Michelle Lister on 01472 256721, alternatively via E mail on michelle.lister2@nhs.net.

Initial interviews to be held 28th February 2025.

Secondary Interviews are to be arranged.

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.

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.40 an hour National Minimum Wage, Dependent upon age

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-025

Job locations

Cromwell Road Resource Centre

Cromwell Road

Grimsby

N.E Lincs

DN31 2BN

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide practical support.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively and to be empathic, compassionate and patient.
Effective team worker.
Ability to assist service users with the activities of daily living and be prepared to assist with the basic practical tasks in order to promote independence.
Ability to undertake personal care tasks.
Ability to accurately record and maintain records.
Ability to follow Support/ Care plans.
Demonstrates an understanding of Learning Disability and/or Older. People and associated issues.
Ability to deal appropriately with service users who may demonstrate challenging behaviour.
Awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable

Understanding of the principles of promoting independence.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Knowledge of Dementia Care.
Understanding of current legislation Valuing People.
Knowledge of infection control.
Knowledge of risk assessments and person-centred care.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to undertake Literacy and numeracy skills Level 2 or equivalent level of competence.
Ability to undertake Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship standard.

Desirable

Care Certificate

Other

Essential

Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements, which may include early morning, evening and weekend working.
Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs/using hoist equipment.
Ability to work in a variety of settings.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values.

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience of caring for people in either an employment or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 1 year

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide practical support.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively and to be empathic, compassionate and patient.
Effective team worker.
Ability to assist service users with the activities of daily living and be prepared to assist with the basic practical tasks in order to promote independence.
Ability to undertake personal care tasks.
Ability to accurately record and maintain records.
Ability to follow Support/ Care plans.
Demonstrates an understanding of Learning Disability and/or Older. People and associated issues.
Ability to deal appropriately with service users who may demonstrate challenging behaviour.
Awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable

Understanding of the principles of promoting independence.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Knowledge of Dementia Care.
Understanding of current legislation Valuing People.
Knowledge of infection control.
Knowledge of risk assessments and person-centred care.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to undertake Literacy and numeracy skills Level 2 or equivalent level of competence.
Ability to undertake Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship standard.

Desirable

Care Certificate

Other

Essential

Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements, which may include early morning, evening and weekend working.
Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs/using hoist equipment.
Ability to work in a variety of settings.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values.

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience of caring for people in either an employment or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 1 year

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.