Apprentice Adult Care Worker

Summary

Support customers with all aspects of daily living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You'll mostly work independently with customer(s) in their own home. Providing care offers many rewards, but can also be challenging. Compassion, good communication skills, a calm and caring manner are essential to be a successful Carer.

Annual wage

£19,968 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£9.60 per hour

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

This will include a combination of care provision and, off the job training. Care provision will include working 12-hour shifts including; days, waking nights and sleeping nights. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

Duration

1 year 6 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

Provide safe and person centred support to the people we support as detailed in their individual Care Plan

Follow agreed Care Plans to support individuals in the following areas (if applicable):

Personal care
Medication support
Activities of daily living
Moving & Handling
Managing Finances
Nursing Care
Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
Positive Behaviour Support
Have an open-minded approach to the people we support and be flexible, adaptive and considerate of their needs at all times
Work in an anti-discriminatory manner mindful of the lifestyle, values, customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual

Encourage and enable individuals to achieve personal goals such as:

Increased social, emotional and psychological well-being
Increased physical wellbeing
Increased ability to maintain their own home
Increased independence
Demonstrate respect for the decisions, likes and dislikes of the people we support
Deliver personal care with dignity and respect to meet the specific requirements of the individual
Ensure Confidentiality at all times, in keeping with the Data Protection Act
Commit to following safeguarding guidelines to protect the adults or children in your care
Ensure the health, well-being and safety of the people you support by following agreed Care Plans and raising any concerns, including accidents and incidents promptly
Collaborate with the Regional Team Leads and Case Managers to regularly review and make recommendations for changes to Care Plans

Where you’ll work

2 Earl's Ct,

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

NE11 0HF

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

WOODSPEEN 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

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
In house training
Level 2 Functional Skills maths/English if required
Training will be delivered via remote delivery weekly

More training information

Blended learning
Online learning via Teams
Face2face observations

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Health and Social Care (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Adult Care Worker level 2 (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This position will be based in and around Blakelaw, Newcastle NE5 The gentleman you will be supporting has an acquired brain injury (ABI), and some restricted vision. His care team work on a 2:1 support ratio, therefore you will always be working with a more senior member of the team. The gentleman uses a hoist at home and an electric wheelchair to access the community. The role involves all aspects of personal care and some clinical support, delivered by our Registered Nurse and Clinical Educator.

About this company

KEYFORT are committed to developing our growing workforce, from the very beginning we believe that investing in an apprentice means we are investing in the future of quality care at KEYFORT.

Company benefits

• Paid Annual Leave; 5.6 weeks annual leave • Paid Enhanced DBS check • Colleague Referral Scheme • FlexEarn; which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you’ve already earned • Blue Light discount card • Employee of the month scheme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

For the right person there is opportunity to secure full time employment and progress on to higher level qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Lesley Miller

lesley.miller@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07518 909857

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292590.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January)

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