Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Bournemouth
MOREPOWER LTD
Bournemouth, BH3 7AN
Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November)
Posted on 7 October 2024
Contents
Summary
AQS Homecare - Bournemouth are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant (Domiciliary). You will be studying toward your Level 2 Apprenticeship. No experience required. 18+ Only!
- Annual wage
- £18,772 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Days, Evenings & Weekends.
Shifts TBC.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 22 November
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
Work with a family run business with experienced and compassionate staff who are committed to quality care and support.
Your role will inclide;
- You will be responsible to the Senior Carer/Care Coordinator and through her/him to the Home Care Manager.
- To be reliable, punctual and conscientious in visiting Service Users in their own homes and providing a range of services which will require you to work flexibly and unsocial hours, morning/evenings/weekends/bank holidays.
- To abide by and uphold the Company’s ethics regarding equal opportunities, Service User choice.
- Establish a supportive relationship with the Service User and their carers.
- Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Attend Staff Meetings
- Report to your line Manager any concerns in relation to Service Users, Health & Safety
- To assist Senior Carer/Care Coordinators and the Home Care Manager in the completion and updating of Care Plans
- To abide by legislative duties regarding Quality and Safeguarding
- To bring to the attention of your line manager any concerns you have relating to Service Users, yourself or other members of staff
- To comply with all Company policies and procedures at all times with special reference to Health & Safety and abide by the Company’s no lifting policy.
- To undertake training to enable the company to comply with its legislative requirements
- To complete the Company’s administration procedures and report writing correctly and on time.
- To comply with the Company’s dress code including wearing company uniform and identification badge.
- To cover for other staff members when they are on holiday or off sick.
- To accept responsibility for working in isolated situations with Service Users and to bring to the attention of your line manager any concerns regarding health, safety hazards and risks.
- Any other tasks which the Company designates as relevant to the position
Benefits Include;
- Free staff wellbeing and counselling service
- Work within the area of our local branch
- Continued professional development opportunities up to level 5 in Adult Social care
- Rewarding role supporting vulnerable adults to live independently in their homes and community.
- Full Induction of Care Certificate.
- Access to register for Blue light shopping discount
- Annual leave
- Every day is different and dynamic
Where you’ll work
87 Wimborne Road
Bournemouth
BH3 7AN
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
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)
- Drivers Licence (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
AQS Homecare, established in 1994, offers domiciliary care services, prioritizing independence for clients. While primarily serving Local Authorities and NHS, the private market is expanding. With over 20 years of experience, our branches boast dedicated staff ensuring quality care.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280628.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November)
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