Apprenticeship In Social Care

There is currently 2 Apprenticeship in Social Care Work opportunities in HSE South West, based in St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal, Co Cork. The current apprenticeships available are a 3-year Specified Purpose Contract.

**Applications are confined to staff currently employed at St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal who meet the eligibility criteria and have an interest in participating in this apprenticeship**.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Apprenticeship in Social Care Work from which current and future apprenticeships may be filled.

Details of the Apprenticeship in Social Care Work:

An apprenticeship is a structured programme of education and training that blends learning in the workspace with formal instruction in an educational setting. This dual approach integrates practical, employer-based experience with academic learning to create a skilled and educated employee, in this case, a qualified Social Care Worker. Participants benefit from an ‘earn while your learn’ model.

This three-year apprenticeship is structured to support a blended delivery of online learning and face to face sessions which minimizes time off-the-job. The Social Care Apprenticeship is an exciting dual programme that will allow you to gain both fully paid on-the-job practical experience and skills and a CORU approved Level 8 Honours Degree in Social Care.

Details of the Service:

The HSE and our partnering service providers in voluntary disability services support people with disabilities to live with dignity and independence within their communities. In an apprenticeship role, the Apprentice in Social Care Work will support individuals to take part in everyday life, develop skills and access the support they need.

HSE South West manages and provides all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people. In line with Slaintécare they provide integrated healthcare pathways which are centred on the service user. Services are provided across a diverse range of settings: residential, day services, Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs), community supports, respite, specialist services.

Purpose of the Post:

This is an apprenticeship role incorporating both on-the-job and off-the-job learning. This post provides the employed apprentice with structured on-the-job learning opportunities as an Apprentice in Social Care Work.

The role involves working alongside qualified Social Care Workers, other Health & Social Care Professionals and members of the interdisciplinary / multi-disciplinary team to support the individuals using the service.

This work will include:

• Supporting service users to live full lives in line with their personal goals and aspirations
• Promoting full inclusion in community life and, in line with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act and the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People.

Each Apprentice will be assigned a designated Mentor (who is a CORU registered Social Care Worker).

Whilst undertaking on-the-job learning, the Apprentice will build practical skills and develop core social care proficiencies in a supported environment by contributing directly to the delivery of care and support of those using the service.

While off-the-job the apprentice will attend academic training and study in University College Cork / Munster Technological University during their apprenticeship programme and are required to pass all academic examinations, assessments and CORU Standards of Proficiency. The apprentice will be required to maintain records of progression and development throughout their apprenticeship programme.

Failure to pass all academic requirements will result in a pause in employment and a change in employment status subject to the employer’s needs and requirements at that time. The successful apprentice will be registered as an Apprentice in Social Care Work with the National Apprenticeship Office for the duration of the apprenticeship programme.

Post specific Requirements - Candidates must:

• Be currently employed in St. Raphael’s Centre, Youghal.
• Hold a full clean driving license for a manual car.

We welcome informal enquires about the role:

Name: Susan Wall

Role: Director of Services

Email: susan.wall@hse.ie

Telephone: 0872498724

For more information regarding this post, please download the attached supporting documentation. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. It is recommended that you have the most recent version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on your PC/Laptop.

For technical issues please contact Valentine Healy at Valentine.Healy1@hse.ie.