Studio Support Worker Apprentice
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Company: ARCADEA CIO
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Location: Newcastle, NE1 4DN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000033059
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, the role requires 2 weekend shifts and 2 evening shifts per year. Working hours TBC.
Brief Description
We are looking to recruit a team member who will work within our vibrant HUB Supported Art Studios for learning disabled and autistic adults. As a Studio Support Worker Apprentice, you’ll be helping the artists who attend our studios to engage in meaningful creative and cultural activities.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
Apprentices will be offered a guaranteed interview for a support worker role on completion of the apprenticeship, with a starting salary of £13.89 per hour & minimum of 20hrs per week on offer. As a small organisation there is scope for an ambitious individual to develop their role and progress into a more senior position.
Vacancy Detail
The role will include:
- Attending college/study days and participating in development activities as required by the programme
- Completing all mandatory training as required by the Sunderland Care and Support Training Strategy
- Providing and promoting person-centred care and support to vulnerable individuals with a range of learning and physical needs as well as occasional behaviours that might challenge; to meet a range of complex social and health needs
- Working effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within a person’s care plan, providing care and support to enable people to achieve their maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including: intimate personal care, practical tasks, appropriate communication and activity involvement
- Actively participating within team meetings, training and supervision
- Support and aid in the running of art sessions, group trips and themed events
- Travel on the minibus to help with pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring individuals enjoy the journey, feeling safe and welcome
- Support the team with care plans by helping to gather information, update records and monitor individual needs
- Update social media with images of the days activity
- Work alongside staff and volunteers to ensure activities run safely and smoothly
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and record keeping procedures
- Familiarise yourself with the social model of disability, promoting dignity, respect and independence at all times
We are looking for apprentices who are motivated to provide high standards of person-centred care along with their own personal development. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure studio members receive support which is designed to meet their own personal needs.