Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Bedford
GREENSLEEVES HOMES TRUST
Bedford, MK44 1PB
Closes on Wednesday 30 October
Posted on 18 September 2024
Contents
Summary
Greensleeves Care - Sharnbrook House are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
- £22,003.80 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday (07:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 21:00) - Inc. 2/4 Weekend.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 6 November
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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2
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
We are looking to recruit Care Assistants to support our residents . Each shift is different and could include providing personal care, helping with activities , or just being a friendly face to chat to. There will be some flexibility in the days worked and overtime will be available to cover holidays and sickness.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work as part of the care team to provide care and support in line with Greensleeves Care ‘Visions and Values’ in order to maximise residents’ quality of life
- Undertake the Care Certificate and Adult Care Diploma (RQF) as the relevant assigned level, with the Greensleeves Care training provider
- Complete all training and participate in development activities as required by Greensleeves Care and the registered care home
- Undertake a variety of care duties, initially with trained carers present, in relation to residents’ physical and personal needs including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, serving meals, assisting to eat and any other personal needs
- Promote the dignity, privacy and encourage the independence of residents under the supervision of the team leaders, seniors and other care colleagues
- Assist with social and recreational activities for residents and to encourage and support resident engagement
- Complete relevant records on the care planning system as directed by senior colleagues and contribute to the preparation and review of individual residents’ care plans
- Work to Greensleeves Care apprenticeship standards and actively participate in their implementation within the assigned care home
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters learned in the course of employment
- General responsibilities applicable to all colleagues
General Responsibilities:
- Understand and support the vision, mission and aims of the Trust
- Maintain awareness of your own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policy
- Commitment to equality of opportunity for residents and colleagues
- Adhere to policies and procedures within the Home and Greensleeves Care
- Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created, or used as part of work for the Trust (paper-based and electronic) as per information governance requirements
- Engage with team-working and effective communication with colleagues
- Act as a representative of the Trust and deal with Trust customers, stakeholders, advisors and the public in a professional manner at all times
- Comply with Trust financial policies and practices as applicable.
- Take responsibility for own continuous professional development to achieve specified qualification
- Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested and assigned by the Registered Home Manager or other senior colleagues
Where you’ll work
Sharnbrook House, High Street, Sharnbrook
Bedford
MK44 1PB
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
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Your training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry
- It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact
- This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study
- This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Health and Social Care (grade Pass)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
Other requirements
Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.
About this company
Sharnbrook House is a stunning period care home, set in beautiful grounds complete with stunning landscaped gardens and its own lake which the residents can enjoy in all seasons.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277686.
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Closes on Wednesday 30 October
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