Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Bedford

GREENSLEEVES HOMES TRUST

Bedford, MK44 1PB

Closes on Wednesday 30 October

Posted on 18 September 2024

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Summary

Greensleeves Care - Sharnbrook House are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£22,003.80 a year

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Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday (07:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 21:00) - Inc. 2/4 Weekend.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 6 November

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

We are looking to recruit Care Assistants to support our residents . Each shift is different and could include providing personal care, helping with activities , or just being a friendly face to chat to. There will be some flexibility in the days worked and overtime will be available to cover holidays and sickness.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of the care team to provide care and support in line with Greensleeves Care ‘Visions and Values’ in order to maximise residents’ quality of life
  • Undertake the Care Certificate and Adult Care Diploma (RQF) as the relevant assigned level, with the Greensleeves Care training provider
  • Complete all training and participate in development activities as required by Greensleeves Care and the registered care home
  • Undertake a variety of care duties, initially with trained carers present, in relation to residents’ physical and personal needs including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, serving meals, assisting to eat and any other personal needs
  • Promote the dignity, privacy and encourage the independence of residents under the supervision of the team leaders, seniors and other care colleagues
  • Assist with social and recreational activities for residents and to encourage and support resident engagement
  • Complete relevant records on the care planning system as directed by senior colleagues and contribute to the preparation and review of individual residents’ care plans
  • Work to Greensleeves Care apprenticeship standards and actively participate in their implementation within the assigned care home
  • Respect the confidentiality of all matters learned in the course of employment
  • General responsibilities applicable to all colleagues

General Responsibilities:

  • Understand and support the vision, mission and aims of the Trust
  • Maintain awareness of your own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policy
  • Commitment to equality of opportunity for residents and colleagues
  • Adhere to policies and procedures within the Home and Greensleeves Care
  • Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created, or used as part of work for the Trust (paper-based and electronic) as per information governance requirements
  • Engage with team-working and effective communication with colleagues
  • Act as a representative of the Trust and deal with Trust customers, stakeholders, advisors and the public in a professional manner at all times
  • Comply with Trust financial policies and practices as applicable.
  • Take responsibility for own continuous professional development to achieve specified qualification
  • Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested and assigned by the Registered Home Manager or other senior colleagues

Where you’ll work

Sharnbrook House, High Street, Sharnbrook

Bedford

MK44 1PB

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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

    • Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry
    • It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact
    • This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study
    • This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship 

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • Health and Social Care (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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills

    Other requirements

    Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

    About this company

    Sharnbrook House is a stunning period care home, set in beautiful grounds complete with stunning landscaped gardens and its own lake which the residents can enjoy in all seasons.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277686.

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    Closes on Wednesday 30 October

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