Adult Care Work Apprentice

Summary

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and help in the general day-to-day activities of the home. Care provided by care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's family.

Annual wage

£11,700 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£11,700.00 (under 18) , £16,255.20 (18+)

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Day shifts between 07:45 and 20:00. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 3 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Principal Responsibilities:

To assist service users who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet
To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment
To care for service users who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc.
To help care for service users
To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
To make and change bed, tidy rooms, do light cleaning and empty commodes
To inspect, launder and mend service users' clothing

Where you’ll work

BROOM HOUSE

BROOMHILL RD

OLD WHITTINGTON

CHESTERFIELD

S41 9EB

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

P.T.P. 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

Adult Care Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
Logical
Non judgemental
Patience
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

What interests you to the role? Do you have any experience? What do you think is the most important part to the role?

About this company

Compassion, sensitivity and determination to get the very best outcome possible for each individual is at the heart of our support delivery, alongside the expertise and experience that make our team so successful as a whole. . Provision of an internal assessment team enables our services to be safe and effectively regulated and enhances the effectiveness of services and care provided. This approach ensures that the high levels of care and intervention that we expect are delivered. Achieving positive outcomes, coupled with the experience of our service users and staff, defines the quality of our service and is at the heart of everything we do. This approach is also reflective of the national agenda for quality. Our priorities for driving quality within Intacare & Step Forward Intacare are to: Exceed national standards of care Improve outcomes for our service users Deliver safe and secure services Ensure a positive experience from all who use our services Intacare & Step Forward foster an open and transparent culture that promotes evidence-based practice, continuous learning and improvement. We aspire to be world class and a beacon of good practice for other health and social care providers.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time role will be available to the successful candidate at the end of the apprenticeship.

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