Level 2 Care Adult Care worker Apprentice Mansfield

Summary

Impact Futures and The Childcare Company are working in partnership with Jasmine Healthcare to find 1x Day Care Assistant Apprentices and 1x Night Care Assistant Apprentice to join their Oxendon Home Care Home. You will provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.

Annual wage

£22,389.12 a year

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• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays • Bonusly Points • Training • Refer a friend incentive • Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals • Uniform

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Working 12 hour shifts running from 7.00pm - 7.00am or 7.00am - 7.00pm. Days TBC.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Caring for our Residents:

Support residents with all aspects of daily living (including personal care)
To be involved in the planning of residents’ care and to give input during daily report sessions
Promote good practice in all aspects of care, and challenge poor practise from other team members
Adhering to Infection Control Practices as per policy for both the residents, you and your colleagues

Training:

To keep all mandatory training up to date and complete additional training as required, including Infection Control, Manual Handling and Health & Safety
To attend face to face training sessions as needed

Teamwork:

To support Team Members and contribute to the smooth running of the shift
To keep the Home Manager up to date with shift availability and contact details
Ensure the Home Manager is kept fully informed of the job holder’s concerns, ambitions and development requirements

Communication:

Ensure the Senior Care Assistant is kept fully informed of all major developments (i.e. team member issues, occupancy, complaints, inspections) at all times
Complete daily charts and other paperwork as directed

Work Ethic:

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the residents
To ensure that you are aware of the team members rota and are punctual for shifts

Positive Work Environment:

To be aware of Jasmine Healthcare’s philosophy and to contribute ideas to improve the standard of care provided
To maintain a positive and professional outlook whilst at work, and whilst representing Jasmine Healthcare in the community

Providing a Homely Environment for our Residents:

To support other members of the team with the tidying of residents rooms and communal areas
Following guidance with Infection Control, the use of PPE and its disposal
Working as a Team to complete any Actions found within the internal Infection Control Audits that occur every 3-months
To report any issues to the Maintenance Person

Embrace Change:

To engage with Senior Carers, the Deputy Manager and Home Manager during appraisals and one to one sessions
To contribute to team meetings

Ambassadorship:

To maintain a professional attitude when dealing with relatives, outside agencies and other visitors to the home
To conduct show rounds and take enquiries from prospective residents and their relatives
To wear uniform at all times which is clean and presentable

Integrity:

To report any safeguarding concerns or concerns about practise to either the Manager or Jasmine’s Compliance Support Manager
Ensure you are aware of the home’s policies and procedures (e.g. fire, health and safety, manual handling)

Environmental Impact:

To report any leaks or issues to the Maintenance Person
To be aware of the location of all fuse boards, boilers, water stop taps and regulators for heating

Additional Responsibilities:

The above is not an exhaustive list and in line with Jasmine Value 8 may be subject to reasonable change

Where you’ll work

33 Main Street

Great Oxendon

Market Harborough

LE16 8NE

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

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING 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

Over the course of 15 - 18 months , you will study modules such as personal development in care settings, the responsibilities of a care worker, handling information in care settings, implementing person-centred care plans, safeguarding & protection in care settings, duty of care in care settings, communication in care settings, equality & inclusion in care settings and health & safety and wellbeing in care settings (these units may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Math's (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
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
committed
passionate
reliable
Caring
Driving

Other requirements

Must be over the age of 18 One years’ experience of working in a residential or nursing home. Level 2 Health & Social Care or above

About this company

Jasmine Healthcare is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly, with significant expansion plans for the future. Whilst we aim to be a profitable company and provide shareholder returns, our mission is: By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care in our own homes and to improve standards of care across our industry [Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine’s values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.]

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 and a TQUK Diploma in Care and be able to undertake a Level 3.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED

Zeaba Woodfield

zeaba.woodfield@impactfutures.co.uk

01753 978792

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287962.

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