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Adult Care Worker Apprentice Waash Group Ltd

If you have an interest in the care sector, apply for this great opportunity with Waash Group Ltd. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 30 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £96.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed upon appointment

    Total hours per week: 20.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001811314

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties will include:

  • Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags
  • Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client
  • Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client’s request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt
  • Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support
  • Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested
  • Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), log book (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Self-management skills
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Personal qualities

  • Work-Ethic
  • Flexibility
  • Determination and Persistence

Desired qualifications

  • Preferably grades A-C / 7-4 GCSEs in maths and English (or the equivalent).

Future prospects

  • There is potential to be kept on as a full-time employee upon completion of the apprenticeship.

About the employer

WAASH Group Ltd are a care home, which provide care for older adults. We have an excellent reputation and do the very best to keep all of our residents safe and well. 

Employer

Waash Group Ltd

Address

59 Ferrybridge Road

Castleford

WF10 4JW

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING CURVE (JAA) LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Learning Curve

Contact

Olivia Hodgson olivia.hodgson@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

  • Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills if needed

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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