Direct Responsibilities
To undertake a development programme leading to achievement of the Care Certificate, Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and successful completion of the Studio Support Worker Apprenticeship.
We are looking to recruit a team member who will work within our vibrant HUB Supported Art Studios for learning disabled and autistic adults.
As a Studio Support Worker Apprentice, you’ll be helping the artists who attend our studios to engage in meaningful creative and cultural activities, encouraging them to work independently and develop their practice, helping them to stay creative, connected and smiling. You’ll support the delivery of daily workshops by professional artists, assist those in need of personal care, as well as head out on the minibus to escort people in and out of the studio, making sure their day starts with a warm welcome and ends with a friendly face. We also run 4 social events a year which you will be able to help plan and host.
You will need to be committed to a workplace culture based on autonomy, respect and dignity for those in need of additional support.
In return we provide an inclusive, supportive and, most importantly, fun environment to work and learn.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience in order to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective Support Worker.
The role will include:
- Attending college / study days and participating in development activities as required by the programme
- Flexibility, to work different days each week, depending upon the studio needs and staffing levels.
- Completing all mandatory training as required by the Sunderland Care and Support Training Strategy
- Providing and promoting person-centred care and support to vulnerable individuals with a range of learning and physical needs as well as occasional behaviours that might challenge; to meet a range of complex social and health needs
- Working effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within a person’s care plan, providing care and support to enable people to achieve their maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including: intimate personal care, practical tasks, appropriate communication and activity involvement
- Actively participating within team meetings, training and supervision
- Support and aid in the running of art sessions, group trips and themed events
- Travel on the minibus to help with pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring individuals enjoy the journey, feeling safe and welcome
- Support the team with care plans by helping to gather information, update records and monitor individual needs
- Update social media with images of the days activity
- Work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure activities run safely and smoothly
- Familiarise yourself with the social model of disability, promoting dignity, respect and independence at all times
We are looking for an apprentice who is motivated to provide high standards of person-centred care along with their own personal development. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure studio members receive support which is designed to meet their own personal needs.
Apprentices will be offered a guaranteed interview for a support worker role on completion of the apprenticeship, with a starting salary of £13.89 per hour & minimum of 17hrs per week on offer.
As a small organisation there is scope for an ambitious individual to develop their role and progress into a more senior position.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- GCSE English Grade 4-9 Achieved or Predicted
- GCSE Maths Grade 4-9 Achieved or Predicted
Work Location: In person
