Adult Care Worker Apprentice
THYME CARE LTD
Penzance, TR20 8TB
Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 November 2024
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Summary
Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency based in Penzance, Cornwall, specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. They are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Adult Care Worker apprentice!
- Annual wage
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£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Travel Time at the rate of minimum wage and mileage @ 0.22 pence. Company Pension Scheme. Blue Light Card -Discount scheme.
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Weekends
Mornings, 08.00 - 14.00. Evenings, 16.00 - 21.30.
Weekdays
Mornings, 08.00 - 15.00. Evenings, 16.00 - 21.30.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 13 January
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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3
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
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Providing personal care
- Meal preparation
- Companionship
- Escorting service users when shopping
- Light domestic duties
- Oversee medication
- End of life care
Where you’ll work
Treriefe Park Offices
Treriefe Park
Penzance
TR20 8TB
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
CORNWALL COLLEGE
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
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Adult Care worker.
You will be required to attend St Austell College a day a week as part of your apprenticeship training. You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- Maths (grade 3/D)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Apprentice must either have driving license or own transport around Penzance area. Moving and Handling will be required in the role. Apprentice must be honest and trustworthy, able to work alone and within a team and be able to undertake regular mandatory training.
About this company
Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency based in Penzance, Cornwall, specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. Their services encompass a wide range of support, including safe moving and handling training, respite care, and comprehensive home care tailored to individual needs. Thyme Care emphasises person-centred care, ensuring that each client’s dignity, privacy, and right to make informed choices are respected. The agency is committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the overall quality of life for its clients while actively involving them and their families in the care process. With a team of qualified carers, Thyme Care aims to provide flexible and attentive support that aligns closely with the unique values and requirements of each service user.
After this apprenticeship
- On the completion of your apprenticeship there may be opportunities to progress within the business, eventually as a Senior Carer or Supervisor.
- Opportunities to spring board to an NHS career.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Holly
01209616452
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287257.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)
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