Apprentice Support Worker

1 week ago

Milton, United Kingdom The Edmund Trust Full time

**_Are you a looking to get into Support Work AND want to earn money whilst you learn at work?_**

**_We want to hear from you_**

We are The Edmund Trust, a charity that helps and supports people with learning & physical disabilities, complex needs & Autism within our local services; Supported Living, Respite, Community and Residential Care.

We believe in quality lives for the people we support, backed up by our core values of Commitment, Collaboration and Positive Interactions.

Working for a Charity can make a huge difference to your role; we don’t need to make a profit to be able to make a difference

**Why work for us?**
- Excellent rates of pay
- Flexible rota’s
- 22 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
- Full, Comprehensive Training
- Personal and Professional Development through Qualification’s in Health and Social Care
- Employee Awards
- Employee Discounts and Benefits
- Paid Mileage (where applicable)

**Annual Wage = £17,111.64**

We are offering **£10.55** per hour for the **80%** of the time where work is completed within the service, and National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage of **£4.81** for the **20%** off the job/admin time

Working week is Monday to Friday predominantly, in rotating shift patterns as below: 7am-3pm; 3pm -11pm (depending on age) Some Weekends will be required to suit the people we support but will be agreed prior to acceptance and start date

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

The day-to-day role of a Support Worker is very varied and fulfilling, as well as challenging. Whilst not Care work, Support Work is equally as important to the mental well-being of those we support.

Working with people we support, the average day would consist of:

- Helping with shopping/finances etc
- Taking the people we support out and about in the community, such as cinema, bowling, day trips etc
- Helping with their personal care (if you are 18+ - this consists of potentially helping with showering, brushing hair, teeth, makeup etc)
- Interacting with friends and family of the people we support positively
- Completing all relevant paperwork for the person you are supporting and helping colleagues where needed

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

Full training on the basics is given through our extensive online and face-to-face training programme, but the successful applicant will complete the Level 2/3 in Healthcare NVQ whilst on the job, with 20% (1 day for full time) being put aside to complete any set work by the NVQ Apprenticeship Coach OR learning a new skill/task that will benefit you and your Apprenticeship in the long run.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Progression into a permanent, full time role within the Charity.

Within this role, there is the potential to progress to a Senior Support Worker and to move onto a different service within the Charity, if applicable.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30-40 per week

**Salary**: £10.55 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)

Reference ID: AppMilton

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