Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Bournemouth

Paragon Skills; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

At 2 Care we recognise that each person is a unique individual and the support we provide reflects the personal goals of each resident. 2 Care focus on assisting Residents to realise their full potential, maximising their independence in line with their aspirations.

Over 30 years of experience is under-pinned by our professional infrastructure, policies, procedures and extensive staff training programmes.

The role involves providing support to adults with learning disabilities or mental health challenges in supported accommodation in Pokesdown. You will work within a supportive and experienced team with regular supervision from your dedicated supervisor. You will receive thorough in-house training, which includes 2 - 4 weeks of shadowing, as well as attending courses with our external training providers. You will have a small case-load of service users that you will keywork with guidance from your supervisor.

Your role will include:

• Support clients to develop independent living skills through support with activities such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and accessing the community in line with their personalised Support Plan.
• Help service users with budgeting, welfare benefits, and accessing services.
• Foster an environment of equality and respect, promoting service user involvement.
• Support service users to access health and social care services, liaise with other professionals and support to attend appointments.
• Encourage service users to engage in self-care and utilise wellness tools to maintain stability and wellbeing. Support and supervise residents to self-medicate their prescribed medications.

Benefits Include:

• Excellent transport links - located opposite Pokesdown train station and on main bus routes
• Employee Assistance Programme with Assured Health - Providing a confidential 24/7, 365 helpline with access to counsellors and advisors who deliver clinical, legal, and interventional support when you need it most.
• Holiday loyalty scheme - gain an extra day of holiday for every 2 years worked
• Paid half hour lunch break
• Free access to onsite gym outside working hours (subject to availability)
• Lunch provided

Skills Required:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills

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 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.

Prospects:

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