Apprentice Care Assistant - Russets/Sherwood Care Home (Sandford Station)

ST MONICA TRUST

Winscombe, BS25 5AD

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

Posted on 22 August 2024

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Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you kind, compassionate and caring? Support to develop your career in your chosen field. Gain a level 2 qualification whilst earning and learning. You will come away with the experience of working in an authentic working environment. You will meet people with a range of experiences and backgrounds.

Annual wage
£16,252.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£10.50 basic per hour, plus enhancements (where applicable) £16,252.60 - £19,910.80

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Normal shift patterns include Monday - Sunday, 07:00 - 14:30 and 14:00 - 21:30

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

4

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

  • Learn and develop an understanding of people living with dementia and other mental and physical health issues
  • Build strong relationships with the team and colleagues from different departments
  • Learn and develop understanding of food nutrition
  • Assist with food choices, serving drinks and assisting with eating/drinking

Where you’ll work

Russets and Sherwood Care Home

Pegasus Place

Sandford

Winscombe

BS25 5AD

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

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

    Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • Training will take place at your place of work
    • After your induction you will be working 30 hours per week with protected time to complete apprenticeship work
    • Support from your team, line manager and the Apprentice Work Placement Lead and apprenticeship provider

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Punctuality and professionalism. Caring and compassionate nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Patience and understanding. Willingness to undergo relevant training and development. Understanding the importance of reliability in a care setting

    About this company

    Since the Trust was founded we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of older people. Over 1,200 colleagues work hard together to continue and develop the ideals that Monica Wills had back in the 1920’s. Thanks to the income we receive from our endowment fund we’ve made amazing things happen over the years. Today, we’re still as forward thinking and innovative as we’ve ever been. We now deliver care and well-being in five retirement villages in and around the Bristol area. Our fifth, The Chocolate Quarter, recently opened in Keynsham – on the site of the old Cadbury chocolate factory! Each of these villages is there to offer high quality care and support for older people in various stages of their life. Yes, each village offers a care home or sheltered accommodation. But they also offer something much more valuable: independence. The villages have things like shops, a gym, a hairdresser, restaurants… everything to give our residents a real feeling of freedom and a good quality of life.

    https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Access to free gym and pool (where applicable) Discounts on shopping, holidays, insurance and days out Blue Light Subsidised staff meals

    After this apprenticeship

    • While not guaranteed, the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position with St Monica Trust after completion of your apprenticeship
    • A qualification that you can use to support other work opportunities or progression within the health & social care sector

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ST MONICA TRUST

    Stacey Payne

    stacey.payne@stmonicatrust.org.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272754.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

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