Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Jarrow

As a Care Support Worker at Waves, you are a vital member of our care team, responsible for delivering compassionate, high-quality, and personalised support to individuals with learning disabilities and Autism. You will promote dignity, independence, and well-being in line with individual care plans. The role also involves contributing to a vibrant and supportive environment by assisting in activities and fostering strong relationships with service users, families, and the team.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

Deliver exceptional personal care in accordance with individual lifting, handling, and care plans, including risk assessments. Ensure a consistently high standard of personal hygiene for service users. Review and familiarise yourself with care plans via our online software prior to undertaking any care tasks. Provide support in service users’ homes and, where required, within other departments, including domiciliary care and the challenging behaviour unit. Ensure daily activities run smoothly and contribute to the well-being and engagement of service users. Develop and initiate new activities tailored to the interests and abilities of service users to enhance their quality of life. Encourage participation and support social interaction amongst members. Utilise digital care tools to manage tasks effectively throughout the day. Take initiative in identifying operational challenges and contribute to service improvements. Maintain open and constructive communication with the Waves Senior Leadership Team regarding suggestions and concerns. Health, Safety, and Environment. Adhere to Waves’ Health and Safety policies, including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures. Promptly report damaged or faulty equipment and any safety hazards via the online reporting system. Follow safe working procedures to ensure a secure and hazard-free environment for all.

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 studies.

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. 

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
At WAVES, well-being is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change. WAVES is an Additional Needs Support Group, run by a group of dedicated volunteers who are all parents of children with "Additional Needs." We are based at Bilton Hall CIO, Taunton Avenue in Jarrow, South Tyneside. We offer a wide range of activities to help build and promote social, emotional and physical skills among our children and young adults, as well as friendship, advice and support to parents and carer's.  ​

Working Hours :
Shifts TBC. They will range between 08:45-16:15 Inc. Weekend Working.

Skills:
Non judgemental,Patience,Initiative