Apprentice Support Worker

About this opportunity

This apprentice role will be to participate and provide a full and comprehensive day service for adults with learning disabilities, assisting individuals with personal needs including meal time support and some personal care.

A normal day would include;
• Helping to develop individual programmes
• Supporting individuals to participate in all activities by providing appropriate support
• Ensuring the dignity and respect of individuals is maintained while providing personal care and lunch time support
• Working alongside the lead support worker to ensure the sessions and activities are safe
• Ensuring sessions and activities are sensitive to cultural traditions and values
• Working alongside the lead support worker to develop close working relations with all persons involved e.g. families, social workers, therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively
• Working as a member of a team in the project and the organisation

Rochdale Gateway have been providing a specialist service to individuals with learning disabilities and their parents and carers for over 20 years.

What you could go on to do:
There is the opportunity of a full-time post, and the chance to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE grade C or above in English, maths preferred or ability to work to this level

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Well motivated and enthusiastic
• Presentable appearance
• Sense of humour
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Reliable and conscientious

Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to undertake any training provided