East Sussex County Council
Location
Lewes, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
The Joint Community Rehabilitation service is at the heart of care in the community. Our teams assist older adults after an illness or injury get back to independence in their own home. Working alongside other professionals, you may initially be providing some personal care, helping with therapy exercises, and giving emotional support to help clients regain the skills and confidence they need to manage these everyday tasks themselves.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to become Apprentice Support Workers.
Being a Support Worker is a rewarding and key role, helping older adults who have had an illness or injury to regain their independence at home.
During your apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced staff delivering high quality care.
Your role will be varied and will include:
visiting clients in their homes
teaching clients new skills to help regain independence
making clients comfortable
talking and listening to clients
support with meal preparations
provide assistance/support with personal care
Note: a driving license and access to a car is required and the role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
We will train you on the job, in the workplace and it won’t cost you a penny. You will then receive a Level 2 Diploma in Care.
We will support you all the way during your apprenticeship. Our apprenticeship programme offers many benefits from working with a large organisation, including:
- mentoring support
- when you complete your apprenticeship, you will receive a certificate as an Adult Care Worker
- you will be in a permanent role as a JCR Support Worker when you pass your apprenticeship
- there are lots of opportunities for career progression
Could lead to a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship.
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Salary
£24.7k per annum
