Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship

Summary

We have opportunities for Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents. We are looking to recruit someone who is keen to develop a career in Health and Social Care. This apprenticeship would be the starting point and if they are keen, we would like further development.

Annual wage: £18,675 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: 12 hour shifts over 7 days varied, shifts TBC.
33 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 10 October
Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care to include washing, dressing and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living as required.
To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each resident’s health needs. To include appropriate liaison with senior and relevant staff.
Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need.
To assist as directed, in the preparation, implementation, review and update of all resident’s care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences in accordance with Nazareth Care Charitable Trust policies.
To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Where you’ll work

Manor Hill

Birkenhead

CH43 1UG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan

Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role

Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported

Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered

Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported

Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support

Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments

Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates

Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences

Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support

Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs

Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates

Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes

Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication

Demonstrate they can check for understanding

Write clearly and concisely in records and reports

Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working

Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse

Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working

Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices

Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support

Move people and objects safely

Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene

Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition

Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure

Carry out fire safety procedures when required

Use risk assessments to support individuals safely

Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health

Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support

Reflect on your own work practices

Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology

Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan

Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual

Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations

Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries

Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Patience
Friendly
Passionate
Caring

Other requirements

Every day is different, we provide both Nursing and Residential care in this service and have a Unit for older gents with mental health. We are more focused on the willing to learn and a can do attitude. Skills can be taught during the apprenticeship.

About this company

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is the management company responsible for the operation and regulation of all Nazareth Houses and Nurseries within the United Kingdom. They work closely with the Sisters of Nazareth to ensure the highest quality care for all residents and children.

http://www.nazarethcare.uk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship would be the starting point and if they are keen, we would like further development.

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