Apprentice Children, young people and families practitioner (level 4) Fresh Start

Work within and ensure effective delivery of the policies and procedures in the client environment Monitor and maintain administrative requirements, ensuring that the outcome meets the standards set out in children’s legislation and the home's working practices Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured, and nurturing environment Proactively engage with young people who display challenging 
behaviour Assist young people to identify unsafe, dangerous, harmful, and abusive situations, individuals, and groups At all times ensure the health, safety and well-being of the children and young people Ensure a variety of intervention strategies are utilised in relation to behaviour management Ensure an open culture is created with the young people in the care of the end client Ensure that the child or young person is safe in terms of safeguarding  protocols

Training:

Training Information

Over the course of 24 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study things such as the principles of healthcare and safeguarding, person-centred care & support, physiological measurements, basic life support, dementia, cognitive & mental health support, moving, handling and infection control, supporting daily living, lifespan development and healthcare needs, duty of care and legislation. Higher level courses go into more depth within different pathways such as dementia, learning disabilities and autism, children & adolescent mental health, combined therapies, complex care, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, substance misuse and acquired brain injury (these topics may differ).  

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.  

We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.

Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face-to-face teaching, Skype, FaceTime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey.

You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA).

As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, an offer of a full-time permanent position

Employer Description:
Fresh Start Care Solutions is looking for passionate, committed, enthusiastic, experienced children and young people residential workers. NVQ Level 2 required. Here at Fresh Start Care we know that it’s a privilege to work with children and young people who need our support, our aim is to improve the lives of the children and young people we work with, and in turn have a positive effect on their wider relationships

Working Hours :
40 Hours Per Week with flexibility, normally 12-hour shift pattern of 08:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00. To include days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience