Apprentice Support Worker (Level 2 Qualification)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an Apprentice Support Worker with a drive to support and improve the lives of the vulnerable adults in our care at Beacon.

You'll be working and learning, earning a level 2 care worker qualification, a diploma in health and social care and the care certificate, over a period of 15 months. You'll work 3 12 hour shifts per week, with a learning day every second week, which works out to 42 hours per week across the month.

Beacon House is a specialist residential service in West Yorkshire. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

At Beacon House we encourage and enable the residents to lead a full and happy life. We work with each individual to find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred to each individual as possible.

You will also get access to our perks, which go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care and support with a flexible, person-centred approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with and report on any medical & welfare needs
• Ensuring that the people in our care are kept safe from abuse, neglect and harm
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more
• Earn as you learn, starting at £8.60 for your first year, rising to NMW for your age at month 12, (£10-£12.21), and rising to our pay rate for our support workers once you have completed your apprenticeship (£12.85 per hour, £28280 per year)

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Wibsey

BD6 3QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)