Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Parkview

We are looking for people that are supportive, enthusiastic, flexible, patient, committed, able to remain calm in difficult situations and reliable. You must be willing to support the individual to learn everyday skills and activities such as cooking and cleaning. We work to the principles of PCAS (Person Centred Active Support) to ensure staff teams provide a high-quality, person-centred support approach through the implementation of Active Support.

This is a brilliant opportunity for the successful applicants to be fully involved in making a positive difference to someone's life and growing the support provided, with the prospect of taking ownership and developing your role to make sure the people we support have a good day every day!

Day-Day Responsibilities:

Provide structured, predictable daily support tailored to the individual's needs as well as support the person to engage in community activities, such as:

Going for walks Swimming Visiting local attractions (e.g. the zoo) Exploring public transport (buses, trains) Using and learning new technologies Build a positive, fun, and engaging relationship, using humour and energy to connect

Promote and support independent living skills, including:

Cooking Cleaning Other day-to-day household tasks Encourage active participation in everyday life using Person Centred Active Support (PCAS) principles Work closely with the individual's family and advocates to ensure support is co-produced and personalised Remain calm, patient, flexible, and reliable, especially during challenging situations Support the individual to explore new activities, routines, and interests Help ensure the person has a fulfilling, meaningful day — every day

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 catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your studies.

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:
Choice Support have been supporting autistic people, people with learning disabilities and those with mental health needs lead fulfilling lives for over 40 years. We support people across the UK, from Hampshire and East Sussex in the south to Yorkshire in the north. We believe that everyone deserves a good life, no matter their needs.

Working Hours :
Shifts To Be Confirmed - Including Early Mornings, Evenings and Weekends.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience