Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Age Concern Tyneside South

SOUTH SHIELDS (NE33 2QU)

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 12 March)

Posted on 26 February 2025

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Summary

Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) are looking for a motivated and caring individual to work as a part of their team. This potential apprentice will provide support to people with dementia and their carers, in a day centre setting in the community.

Wage
£12,563.20 a year

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Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Working week: 32-hours per week across 6-days. These hours can be delivered flexibly over 6-days, can take half days etc. Can be discussed further at interview.  (The Dementia Day Centre is open 7 days a week 9:00am - 6:00pm)

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

  • Supporting people attending the Dementia Service  
  • Escorting people on transport to and from day centre or activity locations   
  • Delivering a wide range of day-to-day activities suited to the needs and interests of everyone   
  • Offering assistance in a caring and dignified way to support with personal care needs including meals and refreshments   
  • Keeping people company and offering a listening ear   
  • Giving reassurance to people who may be anxious and nervous  
  • Supporting carers  
  • Providing refreshments and snacks   
  • Keeping all areas of the Day Centre tidy and well maintained  
  • Working with the team to ensure support is tailored to each person's unique and individual needs  
  • Support people in a way which maintains and promotes their independence, improves their sense of well-being, and to feel in control of their lives  
  • Updating daily records using our information system  

Where you’ll work

29 BEACH ROAD
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2QU

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

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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

Adult Care Worker Level 2.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) is a Registered Charity which promotes the well-being of all older people living in South Tyneside, improving their quality of life and helping them maintain their independence.

After this apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306258.

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Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 12 March)

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