Overview
This Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful and more independent lives. The role focuses on providing person-centred support, promoting inclusion and understanding, and helping individuals make their own choices, achieve personal goals and participate in their communities.
Apprentices will work alongside experienced staff to develop skills in communication, person-centred care, positive behaviour support, safeguarding and promoting wellbeing. The role involves supporting individuals with daily activities, helping them access social and recreational opportunities, adapting communication to their preferences, recording progress and maintaining accurate care records. Apprentices will also learn how to support decision-making, follow medication procedures, recognise changes in wellbeing and work collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals.
The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is patient, empathetic, flexible, non-judgemental and committed to treating people with dignity, respect and equality. Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving and a willingness to adapt to different situations are important for the role. Alongside practical workplace experience, apprentices will complete the Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification with Luminate Education Group. A permanent position is highly likely after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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 autistic adults and people with learning disabilities in making choices, achieving personal goals and participating in their communities.
- Learn how to promote independence, personal liberty, inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights while respecting each individual’s preferences and decisions.
- Develop communication skills and learn how to adapt verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication to meet different individual needs.
- Learn about safeguarding, duty of care, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, professional boundaries and relevant care legislation.
- Develop skills in positive behaviour support, positive risk-taking and appropriate approaches to preventing or managing challenging situations.
- Learn how to recognise changes in physical and emotional wellbeing, report concerns appropriately and maintain accurate records of support, progress and incidents.
- Develop knowledge of safe medication storage and administration procedures, following organisational policies and the limits of your role.
- Learn how to support individuals with daily activities, social opportunities and recreational experiences that help them develop skills and achieve their desired outcomes.
- Develop professional skills in teamwork, relationship-building, problem-solving, reflective practice and using feedback to improve the quality of care.
- Learn how to maintain your own wellbeing, develop resilience and identify ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Complete a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification alongside practical workplace experience.
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