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Apprentice Care Worker Tender Hearts Support Services

Support client with cleaning their rooms, sign medication forms, do weekly audits, escort clients to appointments.

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Closing date: 15 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £327.25

  • Working week

    9- 5 four days a week and one day at college, days TBC.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001820002

  • Positions

    3 available

To liaise with and support the family as required.

To work as part of a team and communicate appropriately with fellow team members.

To follow the Service User Plan as documented for the client.

To participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client.

To ensure opportunity is given to participate in activities as identified by client / others while achieving a balance between work and rest for the client.

To deliver programmes of educational, social and therapeutic development as directed by the relevant professionals.

To be aware of any significant changes in the client’s health, functioning or behaviour, and inform the client’s family, case manager and team leader as appropriate.

To encourage the client’s independence as far as possible.

To be aware of the client’s vulnerability and take precautions to protect it.

To be aware of the cognitive problems and endeavour to cater for these at all times.

To respect confidentiality at all times.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Some of experience of care work would be an advantage this could be paid or voluntary or caring for a family member

Good time keeping and punctuality

Personal qualities

Hardworking, friendly, approachable

A caring nature

Willingness to help and support

Desired qualifications

Level 1 Health and Social Care - desirable

GCSEs Maths and English A-C/7-4 or equivalent

Future prospects

Possibly part-time or full time work available

Things to consider

You will undertake a full DBS Check (police record check)

About the employer

Tender Heart Support Services exists to bridge the gap of a smooth transition from dependence to independence; offering opportunities for improving and sustaining the quality of life of people who require additional support to maintain and enhance their independence in the community, using a person-centered approach.

Employer

Tender Hearts Support Services

Address

104

Nelson Street

London

E6 2QA

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Training

Training provider

BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Barking and Dagenham College

Contact

lynn.parsonage@bdc.ac.uk

  • Level 2 diploma in Adult Care
  • Functional Skills level 1

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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