Apprentice Support Worker

New Visions is one of Gateway’s five-day services for adults 18+. We are based at Harper Square in Shaw, Oldham. New Visions is 4.3 miles from our main Gateway base in Rochdale and is easy to access via road or tram. The Shaw tram stop is only 2 minutes from the day service and can be seen from the outside space of our building. The trams run every 10 minutes, which makes it convenient for accessing outdoor activities and socializing, especially during the spring and summer months.

Gateway took over management of the New Visions service in May 2017 from the Together Trust.

Main Duties to Include:

• Alongside the Lead Support Worker, identify and initiate new opportunities and activities for the individual users and develop individual programmes (i.e., Person-centred plans such as ELPs, PATH, MAP) in line with company policy.
• Enable users to participate in all activities by providing appropriate support.
• Ensure the dignity and respect of service users are maintained while providing personal care and lunchtime support.
• Work alongside the Lead Support Worker to ensure sessions and activities are safe.
• Ensure sessions and activities are sensitive to cultural traditions and values.
• Develop close working relations with families, social workers, and therapists to effectively meet individual needs.
• Work as a member of the team in the Project and the Organisation.
• Be responsible for the proper use of equipment/materials and inform the Lead Support Worker or other staff members of any potential risks and faults.
• Maintain user and organisation confidentiality at all times.
• Work alongside the Lead Support Worker on the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of each individual Essential Lifestyle Plan and Health Action Plan as relevant.
• Work in accordance with RGLL’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Work in accordance with RGLL’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Support the Aims and Objectives of RGLL.
• Assist drivers with service users in and out of vehicles when on passenger assistant duties.
• Observe service users when on passenger assistant duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard.
• Apprenticeship learning takes place in the workplace.
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Working hours are Monday – Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Shifts are to be confirmed and may involve working weekends on a rota basis.

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