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Apprentice Support Worker ALLENDALE DAYCARE SERVICES LIMITED

Here at Allendale Specialist Day Care Centre, we actively seek to promote greater choice, opportunity and independence in the way each service user decides to spend their day. We are looking to recruit a dedicated apprentice with patience and a willingness to support individuals in our care.

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Closing date: 05 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    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

    9am-4pm

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    13 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001817456

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties include:

  • Shadowing senior team members, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping with the personal care including washing, bathing, feeding and dressing
  • Caring for individuals with learning and phyical disabilities
  • Attending daily handover meetings
  • Promoting activities to residents in your care
  • You will be motivated and dedicated to care work with good communication skills and a desire to learn new skills
  • This post is subject to a full DBS clearance
  • Applicants must consider transport when applying for this role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Motivated and dedicated to care work
  • Good communication skills
  • Articulate
  • Confident

Personal qualities

  • Warm
  • Friendly
  • Mature attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills to be an excellent practitioner

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE grades A*-C (4) including maths and English (or equivalent).

Future prospects

  • Could lead to a permanent position for the right person.

Things to consider

This post is subject to a DBS clearance.

Applicants must consider suitable methods of transport when applying for this role.

About the employer

Here at Allendale Specialist Day Care Centre, we actively seek to promote greater choice, opportunity and independence in the way each service user decides to spend their day. Our new day care service is person-centred and has a clear aim to enhance the functioning, ability and quality of life for the individuals who attend.

Employer

ALLENDALE DAYCARE SERVICES LIMITED

Address

11

Milehouse Lane

Newcastle

ST5 9JR

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Training

Training provider

Newcastle-under-Lyme College & Stafford College

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Newcastle-under-Lyme College & Stafford College

Contact

01782 254287 apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

  • Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Functional Skills (if required)

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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