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Apprentice Support Worker

London Ability · London · posted 4 September 2026

Wage
£14,976 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
8 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
2

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Support clients to engage and participate in activities. Work as part of a team to lead sessions, provide support to clients as needed, sometimes on a one-to-one basis. Work flexibly across the service, ensuring client needs are met.

Main tasks:

  • Provide on-going support to clients throughout the day, during all activities and in break times
  • Support clients to participate in activities, helping them to achieve their goals
  • Provide “active support” in line with clients’ individual plans and risk assessments
  • Assist with activity planning and risk assessments
  • Lead activities as needed, both on site and in the community
  • Assist with record keeping such as daily reports, case diary sheets and contribute to client reviews as needed
  • Promote health and wellbeing of all clients
  • Ensure the health, safety and welfare of clients and staff is always given priority
  • Work with other team members to ensure smooth running of the daily programme
  • Work in line with Day Opportunities principles, company policies and procedures, with specific regard to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

The above list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role and the overall objectives of the organisation.

Your training

  • The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training
  • 1 day per week at college
  • On-site college-based training
  • The remaining days will be spent working at London Ability, gaining practical experience and developing social care skills in the workplace
  • Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship

Where it leads

  • Support worker – Level 2 / 3 Apprenticeship

About London Ability

London Ability is a day service providing creative and therapeutic activities for adults with learning disabilities, as well as employment opportunities for disabled young adults. 

 

Things to consider

  • Enhanced DBS certificate

Where you'll work

  • 5 ELLINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, E15 2AU

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