Adult Care Worker apprentice

Summary

Council of the Isles of Scilly are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team at Park House as an Adult Care Worker apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in the health and social care sector.

Annual wage

£23,656 a year

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A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays. Flexitime scheme and flexible working opportunities available. Cycle to work scheme. Defined benefit pension scheme. Training and development opportunities.

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Shift pattern to suit service and apprentice around study. Generally 9am - 5:30pm. (Shift dependent)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 14 February

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

The post holder is one of the most important people to our residents and your contribution can have a huge impact on their quality of life.
You will be someone who naturally shows warmth and support to service users and their families; being a friend and companion is as important as providing the daily care that they need.
Day to day duties include assisting service users and Park House residents with personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and undressing of clients, assisting with the administration of drugs and other medication, responding to client’s individual needs, adhering to the clients individual care plan, some basic food preparation and some domestic tasks.
The post holder will complete daily reports and ensure that the Senior/Manager is made aware of any concerns or problems.
The post holder will be responsible for the care of Park House residents and people living in the community with assessed needs, ensuring and recording that they are assisted to achieve the outcomes set out in their personalised care plan.
The post holder will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission standards, Health and Safety regulations and COSHH to ensure that a high standard of care is delivered.
The post holder will put the dignity of residents at the core of their work and be able to respond positively and with empathy if a client’s behaviour is challenging.

Where you’ll work

Park House

The Parade, St. Mary's

Isles Of Scilly

TR21 0LP

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 is Level 2 Adult Care worker.

You will be required to attend weekly online sessions 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 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
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Compassion
Empathy
Respect

Other requirements

Assistance in finding accommodation may be provided. Small Island location (pop 2200).

About this company

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is the UK’s smallest unitary authority. A local council in an area of outstanding natural beauty dubbed the UK’s Caribbean. The Council cover every aspect of service to island life including those you would expect, such as highways (we have 8 miles of road) and Social Care alongside a care home, an airport and a Fire and Rescue Service. The islands are 28 miles off the Coast of Cornwall, comprising the main island, St Mary’s which houses the Council’s offices and 4 other inhabited islands which make up the archipelago.

https://scilly.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

May be the opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Care qualification and a senior position within the Care Home.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Holly

01209616452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292028.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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