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Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentice - Domiciliary Care DOVES CARE AGENCY LTD

Our mission is all about enabling clients to be independent for as long as possible. Many of our clients have no family or friends living nearby. Having a friendly chat with a familiar face can make all the difference. We believe this is where true care lies. A task can be taught, compassion comes from within.

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Closing date: 07 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £240.00 - £320.00

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC. Lunch break- Unpaid

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001787072

  • Positions

    5 available

As a Care Assistant, you will support people with dementia, learning and physical disabilities in their own homes and the community.

Duties include:

  • Medication support
  • Basic housekeeping, food preparation and light cleaning
  • Personal Care (e.g. support with using the toilet, washing and bathing)
  • Accompanying clients to the shops and appointments or doing their shopping
  • Supporting clients to lead an independent life
  • Companionship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Functional Skills
  • Good communicator, written and verbal

Personal qualities

  • Can do attitude
  • Adaptable
  • Conscientious
  • Empathy
  • Flexible
  • Time Management

Desired qualifications

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C / 4 or above

Future prospects

  • Possibility of a full-time post, career progression

Things to consider

  • Home care or domiciliary care involves working in the community. It comprises providing required care in a service user’s home. This means travelling from home to home providing care. It breaks the day and you get to meet many people

About the employer

We are an independent care provider in Hemel Hempstead. We specialise in caring for the elderly and those with dementia, learning and physical disabilities. We provide a distinctive home care service and have been doing so since 2016. We are rated GOOD by CQC

Employer

DOVES CARE AGENCY LTD

Address

Suite 11

11A

Corner Hall

Hemel Hempstead

HP3 9HN

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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 donna.eyre@rewardstraining.co.uk

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Care Certificate
  • Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English and maths

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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