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Apprentice Care Assistant Anchor

Anchor are offering a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Apprentice Care Assistant. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this might be just the job for you!

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

Apply now

Closing date: 21 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,909.20

    Please be aware that the wage shown below reflects the hourly wage for the first 6 months and will increase to £5.76 after 6 months and £9.50 after 12 months until the end of your apprenticeship.

  • Working week

    Shifts working 5 days out of 7 shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    26 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069583

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice you will learn to;

Enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.
Promote choice to clients in their daily living by providing care.
Comply with CQC fundamental standards and Anchors policies and procedures at all times.
Prioritise tasks as appropriate.
Escalate concerns/issues as appropriate.
Record accurate and legible documentation.
Deliver a care plan.

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

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English.
Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have big growth plans to ensure we can support the growing demand for care and aim to 'grow our own' talent. Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position and the opportunity to progress within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-F/1-9) Desired

About the employer

Anchor are the largest not for profit provider of Care for the over 55's in the UK. We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Care Assistant. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this could be just the perfect opportunity for you!

Employer

Anchor

Address

Townend Close

Victoria Road

Keighley

BD20 8SZ

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Training

Training provider

BABCOCK TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Lyndsay Wainwright

Lyndsay Wainwright@babcockinternational.com

01704 332136

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 21 Aug 2022