Leeds Autism Services – Outreach Support Worker Apprentice – LS12 1TZ

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As a Support Worker, you will help to improve the lives of the adults we support by promoting, understanding and acceptance of people with autism and helping them to be included and feel valued. You will be committed to maximising personal liberties and enabling people to make choices and decisions about their own lives.

Overview

This Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting autistic adults while working towards a recognised care qualification. The role focuses on providing person-centred support, helping individuals make choices, achieve personal goals, take part in activities, and become more involved in their communities.

Apprentices will work alongside experienced staff and develop skills in communication, safeguarding, positive behaviour support, care planning, and supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of service users. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, following health and safety procedures, supporting medication processes where appropriate, and working closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is patient, empathetic, non-judgemental, flexible, and committed to helping people with autism and learning disabilities live more independently. Alongside workplace experience, apprentices will complete training towards the Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification, with the possibility of progressing into a permanent position after successful completion.

About the Employer

We are charity which supports autistic adults with highly complex needs. Our focus is on ensuring our service users have opportunities to integrate with their community and achieve any goals they have. More info here: www.leedsautism.org.uk/aims www.leedsautism.org.uk (opens in new tab) Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. Disability Confident Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

Training to be Delivered

  • Develop person-centred care skills to support individuals with autism and learning disabilities in achieving their goals and making choices.
  • Learn about safeguarding, health and safety, positive behaviour support, risk management, and professional care practices.
  • Develop effective communication skills and learn how to adapt support to meet different individual needs.
  • Complete a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification alongside practical workplace experience.

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

NEW MABGATE CENTRE 16 CHURCH ROAD ARMLEY LEEDS LS12 1TZ

Apprenticeship Level

Adult care worker (level 2)

Employer Name

LEEDS AUTISM SERVICES

Employer Address

NEW MABGATE CENTRE 16 CHURCH ROAD ARMLEY LEEDS LS12 1TZ

Expected Duration

1 year 6 months

Working Week

Monday to Friday - Working patterns may involve some unsocial hours, e.g. early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some bank holidays (TBC), as required by the service. Staff are expected to complete any essential tasks before leaving work.

Weekly Hours

35 hours a week

Wage Amount

£14,560

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Personal Qualities

  • Must have the ability to empathise and advocate for the needs of people with autism and/or learning disabilities and adapt to new situations easily
  • A positive and flexible attitude to work and working hours as you may at times be called at short notice for shifts
  • You must have tact, diplomacy, empathy and be able to care for and support the needs of people with autism and/or learning disabilities
  • Be patient with people who have autism and/or learning disabilities with a commitment to equality and diversity

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