Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for friendly, kind people who can offer sensitive personalise care to resident who may have dementia and/or physical disabilities. The successful candidate will be working 12 hour shifts to offer personal care and other support to 52 residents within a care home.

Annual wage: £16,128 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: Rolling rota across the week so no set days off each week/weekend.
48 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 27 September
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

Care Assistant working 12 hour shifts to offer personal care and other support to 52 residents within a care home
Undertake washing, dressing, support with food and activities
Maintain health and safety across the home including some cleaning across the shift

Where you’ll work

9 Laton Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 2ET

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

Adult Care Worker - Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

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

Customer care skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

Nestled in a serene environment, our home is dedicated to providing residents with a nurturing and enriching lifestyle. We specialise in residential, dementia, and respite care, each service tailored to respect the individuality of our residents. Our expert team, trained in the latest care techniques, ensures that every individual’s health and happiness are prioritised. With state-of-the-art amenities, a vibrant community, and a calendar brimming with activities, Mountside is not just a care home—it’s a place where life is celebrated every day.

https://aci.care/our-homes/mountside/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There will be a full-time post available if the person is successful in the role

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