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Apprentice Carer Orchard House (Later Years Care Ltd)

We are a small 6 bedded unit specialising in respite care, we have a busy day respite unit also. The right candidate who successfully completes the apprenticeship we hope would be a welcome long term addition to our team!

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Closing date: 12 Aug 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

    Mon-Fri

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    25 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC001828977

  • Positions

    1 available

We are a small 6 bedded unit specialising in respite care, we have a busy day respite unit also. The right candidate who successfully completes the apprenticeship we hope  would be a welcome long term addition to our team!

Duties     

Working alongside the activities coordinator and carers supporting individuals with their personal needs and encouraging them to pursue their hobbies and interests.

  • To include supporting day care visitors and residents in the home with personal care needs, at mealtimes and during activity sessions.
  • Some light housework
  • Record keeping
  • Assisting Activities Staff with the daily activities programme to give residents physical and mental stimulation
  • Welcoming new residents into the home by ensuring they are aware of their new surroundings

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Must have a good English verbal and written communication
  • Able to use IT equipment for keeping records.

Personal qualities

  • Must be confident, friendly and have an outgoing ,
  • Fun personality and be able to engage well with older people
  • Needs to be reliable and work well in a small team.

Desired qualifications

  • Maths, English at GCSE A-C or equivalent 

Future prospects

Opportunity for full-time employment or progression

About the employer

Orchard House is a family owned company specialising in adult day care since 2007. We provide the best lifestyle choice for older people who want to enjoy a safe and supported day out from their own homes. We understand that caring for someone who has illness, dementia or other disabilities can exert a heavy toll on families. A day at Orchard House allows carers to have a well-deserved break with the peace of mind that your relative is in good hands.

Employer

Orchard House (Later Years Care Ltd)

Address

290

Scalby Road

Scarborough

YO12 6EA

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING CURVE (JAA) LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Learning Curve

Contact

molly bowker molly.bowker@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Level 2 adult care worker 

Apprenticeship standard

Leader in adult care

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

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