Apprentice Adult Support Worker
THE BURTON STREET PROJECT
About the Role
<p>Your principal role is to work in sessions and out in the community with adults to provide creative, meaningful and social activities, leading to opportunities to build confidence, encourage self-expression and promote communication.</p>
- Contribute towards the planning and delivery of creative activities
- To ensure the safety of our clients
- To provide support for the emotional wellbeing of our clients
- To work towards building effective relationships with our clients
- To understand client’s needs and encourage participation in appropriate activities
- To enable self-confidence, self-expression and communication through the use of creative activities
- To provide support to clients who have challenging needs
- To provide support to clients with physical and or health needs
- Provide cover for colleagues as required
- Be flexible in your approach to work
This apprenticeship could lead to a full-time role as a Support Worker at the Burton Street Foundation, providing meaningful employment with the opportunity to progress within the care sector.
About the Training
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Sheffield College one day per month.
About the Employer
Built in 1879 as the Langsett Road School, the Burton Street Foundation has since evolved into a vibrant hub of community activity and a cornerstone of support for Sheffield’s disabled community. Once an abandoned school, it now stands as a symbol of inclusivity and opportunity, thanks to the unwavering commitment of residents and city leaders.
In 1976, the Langsett Road School closed its doors following a variety of uses. The buildings, left to decay and facing demolition by 1995, were saved by the locals under the leadership of Jim Taylor. A deal with the council breathed new life into the structures, marking the birth of the Burton Street Foundation. The Foundation’s hard work restored the site and ultimately took ownership, transforming it into a dynamic community centre.
The Burton Street Foundation is a living testament to the strength of community spirit and the joy of diversity. Our Victorian buildings, once bordering extinction, now throb with life as a bustling hub of communal activities and support services. We welcome over 2,500 visitors each week, host a kaleidoscope of events, provide jobs to around 140 individuals, and serve as a home base to 14 local businesses plus numerous charities and community groups. Spread across two sites, our four buildings, in Hillsborough, Sheffield, have become a haven for creativity, learning, and empowerment. Our dedication to inclusivity and support for the disabled community shines through our disability services, aiding around 250 clients every week.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Adult care worker (level 2)