About this role
Job summary
Would you like to start a rewarding career in the NHS, supporting children and young people while gaining a recognised qualification?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team at Gramer House in Atherstone as a Level 3 Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker.
Gramer House is a specialist respite service providing overnight care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who have learning disabilities, complex health needs and additional support requirements.
Alongside your role, you will complete a Level 3 apprenticeship with a training provider based in Coventry, combining workplace learning with dedicated time for study and development.
Important information
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
- Have the right to work and study in the UK (without sponsorship) to follow the government funding rules and have lived in the UK at least 3 years.
- The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Gramer House is in a location with limited public transport access. A full driving licence and access to suitable transport are required.
- You must be willing to undertake the training, assessments and study associated with the apprenticeship.
If you enjoy helping others, want to make a real difference to children's lives and are ready to learn, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, your responsibilities will develop as you gain knowledge, confidence and competence throughout your apprenticeship.
Your duties will include
- Supporting children and young people with activities of daily living, including personal care, eating, dressing and mobility, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Building positive and supportive relationships with children, their families and carers.
- Supporting the nursing team with routine care, health monitoring and reporting any changes in a child's wellbeing.
- Learning how to support children with complex health needs, learning disabilities and behaviours of concern, using appropriate communication and care approaches.
- Providing reassurance and emotional support to children, helping them feel safe, comfortable and included.
- Working closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver individualised, holistic care.
- Supporting the daily running of the service, including maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Completing relevant care records and following safeguarding, confidentiality and infection prevention procedures.
- Participating fully in apprenticeship training, workplace learning and assessments.
You will receive guidance, supervision and training appropriate to your stage of development.
About us
Candidate Information Pack Dec 24
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a specialist NHS children's respite service while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification.
You will support the delivery of safe, compassionate and child centred care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of registered healthcare professionals.
Gramer House provides respite care for children and young people with a range of learning disabilities, complex health needs and additional support requirements. The role involves supporting their physical, emotional, social and developmental needs, promoting independence and helping each child enjoy a positive experience during their stay.
You will undertake a structured programme of workplace learning and formal training with a Coventry based training provider. Your responsibilities will increase as you develop the skills and competencies required for the role.
The position is physically active and can be emotionally demanding. You will need to be adaptable, resilient and willing to work across a seven day rota to meet the needs of the service.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about the responsibilities and requirements of the HCA role, as an apprentice, this is what you will be working towards.
*Apprentice duties and levels of responsibility will be adjusted to reflect training, supervision and assessed competence.
Person Specification
Essential
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Good communication and teamwork
- Willingness to learn and complete an apprenticeship
- Understanding of the role
- Meets the apprenticeship requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Gramer House
Old Farm Road
Mancetter, Atherstone
CV9 1QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)