Apprentice adult care worker

Summary

We're looking to offer an opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life. To provide effective support to enable people o live their lives to the full. You will complete a level 2 adult care worker apprenticeship and have the opportunity to develop your skills as part of a supportive and pro-active team.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 1 Year
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

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times

• To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times

• Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding Clients

• Support Clients with aspects of personal care to enable Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort

• Assist in the preparation of meals, drinks and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration

• Provide assistance with other tasks of daily living, which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the Clients’ environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying

• Assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver

• Provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations

• Contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility

• Work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients’ care (for example, district nurses) and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team

• Participate in team meetings, staff events, and reviews as required

• Complete mandatory training and attend any additional training provided by the company

• Work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and maintain timely records, such as communication sheets and MAR charts in a clear, legible and professional manner

• Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice.

Where you’ll work

24 GIPSY LANE

LIVERPOOL

L18 3HL

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

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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

Training will take place at work and remotelly for college work

Training will done remotely ever week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Driver's License (grade For some roles)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Preferably candidate should be a driver with their own car, business insurance will need to be added to their insurance policy if applicable. The candidate will have a two day face to face induction . Our onboarding is a 12 week process and at the end they will be signed off for their care certificate. Shadow shifts will be allocated at the end of their face to face training .

About this company

Options provides innovative and flexible support to people with disabilities, with a range of support needs. We are a registered charity and therefore every penny is spent on providing great support. The organisation was one of the first of its kind in the UK, established in 1993 and has a proven track record of providing community based, supported living for people who want their own places to live with support.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector.

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