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Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentice Regent House Nursing Home

We are seeking 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentices, to work as Care Assistants. You will be expected to actively participate as a member of the team; responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running of Regent House. Under supervision the Care Assistant will assist the nursing staff in giving individualised care to service users.

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Closing date: 21 Dec 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £180.00 - £216.00

  • Working week

    30 - 36 hours per week Monday-Sunday on a 2 week rolling rota. Shifts 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm and 8pm-8am (night shift) Lunch break paid

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    28 Dec 2021

  • Date posted

    08 Aug 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001749156

  • Positions

    2 available

Responsibilities:

  • To participate as a member of the team providing the highest standard of physical, social, psychological and spiritual care for service users.
  • To assist service users in all activities of daily living following assessment by the nursing staff, and in accordance with the care plan, working under supervision at all times.
  • To undertake housekeeping tasks such as cleaning wheelchairs, trolleys, disposal of dirty linen, cleaning and tidying of rooms as appropriate etc in accordance with Regent House policy and procedures.
  • To be active in enhancing your own personal knowledge base and to attend in house and other training.
  • To maintain confidentiality of all information obtained through professional attendance on service users or through clinical access.
  • To report any change in a service user’s condition, or any problems or hazards within the home to the nurse in charge.
  • To be aware of legislation and responsibility regarding manual handling.
  • To participate in staff meetings and care plan reviews

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communicator
  • Strong team player

Personal qualities

  • Patience
  • Caring
  • Willingness to learn and continually improve skills and knowledge
  • Good time-keeper
  • Reliable and a good sense of humour

Desired qualifications

None required

Future prospects

The possibility of a full time post upon completion of the apprenticeship

 

Things to consider

  • APPLICANTS MUST BE AGED 18 OR OVER - this is for legal reasons regarding working hours, as the role will include some 12 hour night shifts

  • Use of mobility equipment

  • May have to support people at the end of their lives.

About the employer

Regent House is a 30 bedded Nursing Home in Hove, caring for older people with physical disabilities and frailty

Employer

Regent House Nursing Home

Address

107-109

The Drive

Hove

BN3 6GE

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Training

Training provider

REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy

Contact

Donna Eyre donnae@rewardstraining.co.uk

  • Level 2 Adult care Worker standard apprenticeship
  • Care Certificate
  • Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English and Maths

Apprenticeship standard

Healthcare support worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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