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Apprentice Care Assistant GLEBEFIELD CARE LIMITED

The Old Vicarage is a family run, award winning residential home in East Devon. We care for individuals aged 65 years and above who require assistance with the aspects of daily living. We rated 'outstanding' for Caring by CQC. You will be working 24 hrs/week at the home and paid for 6 hours day release to college to complete your academic work.

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Closing date: 02 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    There is a pay increase every 3 months dependent on satisfactory progress reports from college and the senior care team. Double pay for bank holiday shifts worked. 6 weeks annual leave allowance a year.

    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 will be allocated 4 weeks in advance. These will be either 8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm and will include a Saturday or Sunday.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000060393

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting the care team in providing personal care to residents.
  • Assisting the catering team, serving meals and refreshments to residents.
  • Participating in activities and carrying out 1:1 enabling.
  • Carrying out baths and showers
  • Taking basic observations such as weight, pulse and oxygen saturations.
  • Shift pattern is 8-2pm or 2-8pm, 4 days a week (including a day at the weekend) with a further day allocated for College attendance.

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

On the completion of your apprenticeship and successful 'End point assessment' you will receive a Level 2 NVQ in Adult Social Care.  You will also receive in house training provided by the home in moving & handling, infection control, food hygiene, safeguarding etc.

You will be expected to attend the local college in Exeter, 1 day every week, to complete the academic work associated with your qualification.  The tutors will also attend the home during your apprenticeship to carry out observations and have progress meetings with the senior care team.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you have completed the Level 2 there is the opportunity to take the Level 3 course and begin training as a Senior Care Assistant.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4 (Grade C) or above) Desired

Things to consider

Please note that there is a very limited bus service to the home and therefore the applicant will need to be sure they can source alternative transport to be able to attend the shifts required.

About the employer

Glebefield Care Ltd is a family run organisation with 1 residential home in East Devon providing care to 26 elderly residents. The Directors were awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the Caring UK awards in 2019. The Old Vicarage is rated as 'Outstanding' for Caring and 'Good' overall by CQC.

Employer

GLEBEFIELD CARE LIMITED

Address

The Old Vicarage

Ropers Lane

Otterton

EX9 7JF

Contact

Holly Spicer

enquiries@theoldvicarageotterton.com

01395 568208

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Training

Training provider

EXETER COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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