At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities and help them live independently and happily.
- Company: Copperclay Mews, a caring and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, enjoy 6 weeks holiday, and access discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths/English Level 1 required; positive attitude is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
At Copperclay Mews, we are looking for engaging and positive Apprentice Support Workers to join our team to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Alongside this great career opportunity, you will study your NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care alongside York College.
As an Apprentice Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more independent, dignified, and happy life. We are looking for forward thinkers who can offer new ideas on how to develop a person’s opportunities and skills, ranging from developing their own garden to cooking nutritious and different meals.
Not all support work will take place within the homes of the people we support. There will be lots of opportunities to access the local community and engage with the interests of the people you support. The people we support all have different interests, and therefore we are looking for flexible and open-minded support workers to assist with activities such as walking, days out to the cinema, or visits to the seaside, to name a few.
On a daily basis, you will have a strong support network from the management team at Meadow View. We are a proactive team and work in partnership to ensure the best support for colleagues is provided, so don’t worry if you are new to care; there is always someone you can turn to.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Initial training of 2 and a half weeks, Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm – thereafter ongoing training in conjunction with York College. We will require you to be available for full shifts due to minimal public transport in the area.
About You
We are looking for Apprentice Support Workers who have a ‘can do’ attitude, are outgoing and caring, but have a calm demeanour when needed. You don't need to have experience, but it is essential that you share our values. As long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those we support, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. Our excellent training team will support you to become a qualified Support Worker, which could see you on your journey to a career in care.
Essential Qualifications
GCSE Maths/English (Grade 4/C) is desirable; however, a minimum of Level 1 in Maths and English is essential for this apprenticeship, with a requirement to upskill to functional skills level 2.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Patience
Candidates need to be 18 or over. Unfortunately, this post does not qualify for visa sponsorship, so we are unable to consider candidates currently on or seeking sponsorship.
About Us
Benefits of working for us:
- Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
- Enhanced overtime rates (£1.50 - £2 per hour)
- 6 weeks holiday
- Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely by us
- Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
- Regular promotion opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
- Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture that supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs, and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education, and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
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