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Apprentice Housekeeper QUANTUM CARE LIMITED

Working as part of our friendly team, you will provide a range of house keeping duties. As a valued member of our care team, designed to provide a homely and caring atmosphere where the residents' quality of life is maximised and help create a warm and friendly atmosphere for our residents.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 08 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,899.60

  • Working week

    Shift Patterns (Mon - Sun) - 30 (plus additional overtime)

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000061475

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

1. To contribute to the creation of a pleasant environment, as a member of an integrated care team, by
undertaking house keeping duties whilst promoting the dignity, privacy and encouragement of
independence of residents.
2. To clean designated areas to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition.
3. To perform laundry, kitchen and dining room duties, eg washing and ironing of personal clothing and the
home’s linen, laying and clearing tables, washing up.
4. To carry out basic preparation of food.
5. To operate powered equipment including domestic-type laundry equipment.
6. To help with basic house keeping duties such as making beds, care of linen/laundry and clothing and
tidying residents' rooms in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, in
accordance with the guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
7. To participate in staff meetings, training and development and staff supervision.
8. To comply with all standard procedures concerning the customer's health and welfare.
9. To undertake any other duties, depending on skills and competency to enable the efficient running of the
Home.

 

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

Full internal training will be provided by us. Additional training will be completed by Smart Training and Recruitment to enable you to receive your Nationally Recognised Diploma as a Healthcare Cleaning Operative.

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Excellent career progression for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (Grade C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (Grade C)) Essential

About the employer

Want to join a care home with a difference? Keeping all our residents safe, healthy and happy is our top priority and our staff members believe the same. We are highly commended for our standards and are extremely proud in what we do. Due to recent expansion we are looking for passionate new staff members to join our friendly team.

Employer

QUANTUM CARE LIMITED

Address

Aldwickbury Crescent

Harpenden

AL5 5SD

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Training

Training provider

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Contact

Smart Training & Recruitment

recruit@smarttar.co.uk

0330 088 0888

Apprenticeship standard

Healthcare cleaning operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 08 Sep 2022