Adults Support Worker Apprentice

Our enthusiastic and experienced teams are looking for an apprentice to develop their skills in social care!

We follow health action plans, behaviour and epilepsy plans, and thorough risk assessments. Some individuals are mobile, others use wheelchairs or aids, so moving and handling may be needed. We support meaningful activity participation and encourage community engagement and social inclusion.

Other responsibilities include:

To assist and support people using the service with personal care and physical tasks e.g. assistance with dressing, washing, bathing and with meals Talking and helping people using the service to maintain contact with family, friends and community, and recreation To participate in the normal domestic tasks connected with the daily routine of the service and the personal needs of the people using the service To enter details of incidents and events occurring during a period of duty in the appropriate records, and to report verbally to the senior member of staff on duty before leaving the premises To report and record significant matters in the lives of people using the service in accordance with the department’s policy to Access to Records To maintain and update care plans and risk assessments with people using the service and senior staff on duty To distribute and administer medication as instructed To attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisions To conduct regular surveillance and observations of people using the service and the building throughout the period of the shift

General Accountabilities:

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy The nature of the work requires duties to be undertaken which will involve lifting carrying and moving for which appropriate training will be provided. The post holder must be able to physically deliver these Working with some vulnerable adults can, at times, be emotionally challenging for which appropriate support will be provided through management supervision. The post holder must be able to deal with such mental demands

The successful candidate will have the following abilities:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written An understanding of the rights and needs of people with a disability An understanding of how to promote independence and give choice to people using the service An understanding of how to promote dignity and respect Proven ability to write and record essential information clearly and accurately The ability to work on own initiative and in a team An ability to be flexible in helping to meet the needs of the establishment The ability to demonstrate anti-oppressive practice and a commitment to equal opportunities A full awareness of the need to preserve the dignity of every individual and accept total confidentiality Commitment to training and professional development

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and meets the definition of regulated activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) and is therefore subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check (via the Disclosure Barring Service, DBS, as defined by the Police Act) and the relevant children and/or Adults barred list checks.

Training:

Training will make up 20% of the work week, so one day a week will be dedicated to your apprenticeship.

This will involve lessons via Microsoft Teams with some training to be conducted in-person.

Training Outcome:

You will receive a level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Adult Care Work. With the completion of this apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to continue with the organisation on a permanent basis.

Employer Description:
Worcestershire County Council delivers an array of services which support our residents and businesses. These include providing social care of some of the most vulnerable in society, helping the next generation get the best start in life through education, investing in our transport network, disposing of household waste sustainably, provision of Library services, country parks and supporting health & wellbeing within our communities.

Working Hours :
Monday to Fridays from 8.45 am to 4pm with a 4.45pm finish on Wednesdays.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience