Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship

Summary

To work as part of a team to provide support to people with dementia and their carers in a day Centre setting and in the community.

Annual wage: £10,649.60 a year
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Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours: Working week: 32 hours per week across 7 days. These hours can be delivered flexibly over 7 days, can take half days etc. Can be discussed further at interview.
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 3 months
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

Supporting people attending the Dementia Service
Escorting people on transport to and from day centre or activity locations
Delivering a wide range of day-to-day activities suited to the needs and interests of everyone
Offering assistance in a caring and dignified way to support with personal care needs including meals and refreshments
Keeping people company and offering a listening ear
Giving reassurance to people who may be anxious and nervous
Supporting carers
Providing refreshments and snacks
Keeping all areas of the Day Centre tidy and well maintained
Working with the team to ensure support is tailored to each persons unique and individual needs
Support people in a way which maintains and promotes their independence, improves their sense of well-being, and to feel in control of their lives
Updating daily records using our information system

Where you’ll work

Age Concern Dementia Day Care Centre, Haven Court

Mcanany Avenue

South Shields

NE34 0HQ

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

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) is a Registered Charity which promotes the well-being of all older people living in South Tyneside, improving their quality of life and helping them maintain their independence. We also deliver a CQC registered Dementia Day Service which aims to provide people with dementia, and their carers, with the best.

After this apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287989.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 4 December)

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