Introduction
We are looking to recruit a team member who will work within our vibrant HUB Supported Art Studios for learning disabled and autistic adults. As a Studio Support Worker Apprentice, you’ll be helping the artists who attend our studios to engage in meaningful creative and cultural activities.
About the Employer
Founded by disabled people in 1991 to address the inequality of disabled people in arts and culture, Arcadea is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our Mission is to challenge commonly held preconceptions of disabled people’s ability to make great art and to participate in the arts. Our aims are to create and provide the best opportunities for disabled people to participate in arts and culture. To challenge where possible and to remove barriers to participation of disabled people in the arts. To support disabled artists to take risks, innovate, learn and aspire to excellence in everything they do. To be continually improving our understanding of the needs of disabled people, the cultural environment and our work. Our Values Above all else we value the individual, creativity of and creative potential within. We respect the diverse nature of disabled people and value the benefits of difference. We value excellence and quality and those that work towards both.
What You’ll Do
The role will include:
- Attending college/study days and participating in development activities as required by the programme
- Completing all mandatory training as required by the Sunderland Care and Support Training Strategy
- Providing and promoting person-centred care and support to vulnerable individuals with a range of learning and physical needs as well as occasional behaviours that might challenge; to meet a range of complex social and health needs
- Working effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within a person’s care plan, providing care and support to enable people to achieve their maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including: intimate personal care, practical tasks, appropriate communication and activity involvement
- Actively participating within team meetings, training and supervision
- Support and aid in the running of art sessions, group trips and themed events
- Travel on the minibus to help with pick‑ups and drop‑offs, ensuring individuals enjoy the journey, feeling safe and welcome
- Support the team with care plans by helping to gather information, update records and monitor individual needs
- Update social media with images of the days activity
- Work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure activities run safely and smoothly
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and record keeping procedures
- Familiarise yourself with the social model of disability, promoting dignity, respect and independence at all times
We are looking for apprentices who are motivated to provide high standards of person-centred care along with their own personal development. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure studio members receive support which is designed to meet their own personal needs.
Training Outcome
Apprentices will be offered a guaranteed interview for a support worker role on completion of the apprenticeship, with a starting salary of £13.89 per hour & minimum of 20hrs per week on offer. As a small organisation there is scope for an ambitious individual to develop their role and progress into a more senior position.
Skills Required
- Committed
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Motivated
- Outgoing
- Patient
- Reliable
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
Course Information
Course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Care services
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, the role requires 2 weekend shifts and 2 evening shifts per year. Working hours TBC.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
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