About
Employer Description
Leading Lives provides high quality social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community.
We are an employee owned, not-for-profit social enterprise. Any surplus we make is re-invested back into services for our customers or in the local community through our Community Benefit Fund.
Main description
Leading Lives provides social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community. We are currently looking for a Support Worker apprentice to join and learn within our team.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Identify and assist with access to opportunities within the local community which develop independence and inclusion
• Assist with daily living tasks, including intimate personal care where required
• Support people to manage their own finances in line with policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with customers and their families taking into account their personal communication style
• In conjunction with senior staff, take day to day responsibility for organising and planning duties and activities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and a role model to colleagues
• Participate as a member of the leading lives team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively to develop the service
You will be supported to gain specialist work experience whilst achieving your professional qualification in Adult Care. We will provide training in the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in your apprenticeship with Leading Lives. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Learning & Development for either Stuart Howell 07860 748870 or Micah Green 01473 406776
Entry requirements
GCSE’s Maths and English Level 4 and above required.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
We offer: • Fulfilling role joining our Key Workers on the front line to deliver the best possible support for our customers • Competitive salary • Holiday, increasing with service and the opportunity to purchase additional holiday • Award-winning training, including a full induction • Flexible working hours • We offer free parking at our hubs
Future Prospects
We have an excellent track record with our past apprentices, with apprentices successfully gaining their apprenticeship with many gaining permanent positions.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 10/01/2025
Salary
£ 13312 per year
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
