Apprentice Residential Support Worker J3501

About the role

We're on the hunt for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Learning Support Apprentice! 🚀 If you're passionate about empowering young people and want to kickstart a rewarding career, this is your chance to shine. ✨

As a Learning Support Apprentice, your mission will be to:

• Champion Independence: Help learners master essential life skills like whipping up nutritious meals 🍎, nailing personal care routines 🧼, becoming shopping pros 🛒, and mastering their money management 💰.
• Cultivate a Thriving Space: Create a super safe, nurturing, and positive vibe where learners feel totally supported and valued. Your presence makes a difference! 🤗
• Boost Wellbeing: Be a rockstar for learners' social and emotional health, helping them navigate life's ups and downs. 🌱
• Unlock Social Skills: Facilitate awesome activities, projects, and community outings that supercharge learners' social and communication abilities. 🗣️
• Empower Movement: Guide learners as they gain confidence in travelling independently to college, work placements, and fun social events. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
• Plan Epic Adventures: Design and support engaging leisure and social activities, both at our centre and out in the community. Get ready for fun! 🎉
• Build Future Leaders: Help learners develop crucial employability skills and gear up for a successful adult life. 💼
• Celebrate Wins & Support Growth: Track learner progress, celebrate their awesome achievements 🎉, and identify areas where they might need a little extra TLC. ❤️
• Collaborate for Success: Work hand-in-hand with college staff, parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure every learner gets the bespoke support they deserve. 🤝
• Contribute to the Team: Jump into team meetings, helping to shape personalised programmes, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans. Your input matters! 💡
• Uphold Standards: Strictly follow Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and all College procedures. Safety first, always! ✅
• Foster Inclusivity: Be a key player in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and their unique differences are celebrated. 🌈
• Deliver Top-Notch Service: Provide a friendly and helpful customer service experience to learners, families, colleagues, and all visitors. 👋

As an Apprentice, you'll get:

• Real-World Experience: Dive headfirst into a dynamic, hands-on working environment. 🛠️
• Expert Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are dedicated to your growth and development. 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫
• Skill-Building Bonanza: Develop invaluable skills in communication, teamwork, safeguarding, wellbeing, and supporting independence. 🌟
• Accredited Qualification: Earn a recognised apprenticeship qualification that sets you up for success. 🎓
• Career Launchpad: Gain experience that could pave the way for a long-term career in education, care, support work, or the wider public and community sector. 🚀
• Make a Real Impact: Have the incredible opportunity to make a genuine, positive difference in the lives of the young people you support. 💖

Key responsibilities

• Supporting learners to develop independent living, social, and communication skills.
• Creating a safe, caring, and positive environment for learners.
• Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of learners.
• Recording learner progress, celebrating achievements, and identifying support needs.
• Working collaboratively with staff and stakeholders, and following college procedures.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C)), Maths (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C)))