Level 2 Care Adult Care worker Apprentice Rushden
JASMINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Rushden, NN10 0SN
Closes in 18 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 August 2024
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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
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£22,726.08 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• 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
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Working 12 hour shifts running from 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm.
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 15 October
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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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
173-175 Avenue Road
Rushden
NN10 0SN
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
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 [Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home’s architecture is modern regency style, which provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care, for 48 residents.]
Company benefits
engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:
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 VAC1000273805.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)
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