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Community Carer Apprentice BELVOIR HOMECARE LIMITED

This post involves providing assistance to people in their own homes to enable them to live enriched lives, access local services, maintain personal hygiene and nutrition levels, and be as independent as possible with medication management and pet care.

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Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,800.00

  • Working week

    8 hour shifts (a mixture of early, late and weekend work included, but no more than 5 days worked per week).

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    17 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000045906

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Tasks will include travelling from address to address within a given area to assist the clients scheduled with making clothes choices for the day, washing, dressing, shaving, oral care support, medicine management, meal preperation, pet care, attendance of appointments and allocated physiotherapy.

Our Community Carers will also take part in company events if they wish such as day trips with clients to the beach, theatre, local cafes etc.


We are a small close knit team (never more than 40 team members), which means we are able to get to know every colleague personally and help them to develop confidence and skills to aid them in their career goals. We have in house promotion opportunities, regular socials and a 'family feel' amongst all of the workforce which makes for a healthy wokring environment with set shifts patterns so that work life balance can be maintained and days off known 6-12 months ahead. No staff member works more than 5 days a week and all staff work a minimum of alternate weekends on a mix of early and late shifts on a rotating shift pattern agreed mutually.

Level 3 qualified staff also have the opportunity to join our mentorship team where they coach other team members to develop skills in the care sector.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Over the course of 18 months, you will study things such as the principles of healthcare and safeguarding, person-centred care & support, physiological measurements, basic life support, dementia, cognitive & mental health support, moving, handling and infection control, supporting daily living, lifespan development and healthcare needs, duty of care and legislation (these topics may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Apprentices who qualify could go onto team leader, mentorship or training roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Basic cooking skills, Cleaning skills, Driver, Common sense, Punctual, Reliable, Empathetic

Qualifications

Other Driving licence (Grade Full) Essential

Things to consider

This position involves travelling between our service users' houses, so a driving licence and own transport is required. No academic qualifications are required for this post; we recruit for the person, rather than their qualifications. We offer supportive colleagues and management team, pension scheme, free PPE, paid training opportunities, regular socials, career progression opportunities, in-house recognition schemes, free uniform, all working hours paid (not just the time in the clients' homes), set shift patterns to allow for social life to be planned outside of work a year ahead.

About the employer

We are a family ran business operating in/around the villages of Nottinghamshire. Our primary aim is to provide the best quality support to our clients on the market. We offer training and mentoring to all workers to help them to focus on the emotional and physical side of a clients health, ultimately noticing warning signs and dealing with them to keep clients out of hospital.

Employer

BELVOIR HOMECARE LIMITED

Address

SHAKERDALE FARM

FOSSE ROAD

CAR COLSTON

NG13 8JB

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Training

Training provider

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Danielle

danielle.stokell@impactfutures.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Lead adult care worker

Level 3 (A level)

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