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Apprentice Carer CAMBUSLODGE LTD

We are offering the opportunity for an Apprentice Carer to join our team. This position will suit someone who cares deeply about positively impacting the lives of the people who live in our home and their families. This includes the small family dog!

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Closing date: 09 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    £18,000 per annum – plus sleep-in allowance £865ph / £346 per week

  • Working week

    40 hours per week Mon to Sun – shifts plus one sleepover weekly. Weekdays(7.30am-3.30pm/12pm-8pm/9am-5pm) Weekends (10am-8pm/8am-2pm/2pm-8pm) Sleep-ins 11am-10.30pm, wake the next morning and finish shift 7am-11.30am. Paid breaks

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065942

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  •  Handling medication  

  • Personal care; Person centred approach

  • Promoting and ensuring privacy and dignity

  • Escort residents to daily activities

  • Support residents with cooking, cleaning and other house duties

  • Develop effective teamwork with staff group, and attending and taking an active part in team meetings.

  • Implementing Cambuslodges’ Policies and Procedures relating to standards of care and carry out those procedures competently e.g. accident, fire, medication.

  • To develop a good professional relationship with families, friends and the local community.

  • Maintain Care Procedures and all relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

  • Taking responsibility for implementing and supervising good care practices to include, Care Plans and reviews. 

  • Take responsibility of Keyworker role and relevant procedures. 

  • To maintain essential documentation and provide factual reports.

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

  • Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship standard

  • Care Certificate

  • Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English and Maths

You will have monthly meetings with your Trainer via video call, during working hours. Your employer will also allow you time, during working hours, to work towards your apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of full-time employment with organisation at the end of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4 / C) Desired

About the employer

Established in 1988, Cambuslodge is a leading residential care home for adults with mild/moderate learning disabilities

Employer

CAMBUSLODGE LTD

Address

151 WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD

LONDON

SW6 2TT

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Training

Training provider

REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Contact

Opportunities@rewardstraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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