Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Fishponds

Are you passionate about working with people with learning difficulties and making a difference? At Design 4 Life we have a fantastic team of people who love what they do supporting our clients and we now have opportunities for apprentices to join our team.

At Design 4 Life, we support adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties from our base in Fishponds, Bristol.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

Assist in engaging clients with a variety of activities, ensuring they enjoy their time at the community centre Support clients with communication needs, promoting interaction and participation Support with personal care when required Accompany clients on supervised visits to local community facilities, providing support as needed Work closely with the team to promote the wellbeing and enjoyment of clients with profound and multiple learning difficulties Develop skills and knowledge in community care, working with individuals who have learning difficulties in a rewarding environment

To be a successful apprentice at Design 4 Life you must have a strong interest in community care and find working with people that have learning difficulties extremely rewarding. We love what we do, enhancing the lives of our clients and if you would like to join us with our on-going work, we look forward to receiving your application.

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
 Design 4 Life established day services in 2009 to provide community support with a buildings base to adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area. Our aim is to provide a modern pro-active approach to care provision that responds to person centered need with a multi skilled and experienced staff team.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (between 07:15 - 17:30)

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Non judgemental,Patience