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Apprentice Care & Support Worker SAFE & SOUND HOMECARE SERVICES (STREET) LTD

We are a small domiciliary agency providing care & support services in the area of Street, Glastonbury and outlying villages, looking for an Apprentice to join our service. We are offering you the opportunity to earn while you learn within a small, friendly and supportive team.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    Enhanced rates are paid for weekends and bank holidays.

  • Working week

    30 hours per week over 7 days, over a variety of 7am to 2pm & 4pm - 10pm shifts, including alternate weekends and bank holidays.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070081

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be supporting people in their own homes to promote their independence and to maintain their safety.

 

You will be assisting individuals with all or some aspects of their daily living tasks, such as:

  • personal care
  • medication
  • nutrition and hydration
  • shopping
  • household tasks
  • socialisation

This is a varied and meaningful role, allowing you the opportunity to build good working relationships with the people you are supporting by adding value to their lives.

  • The role will be working at various addresses in the Street & Glastonbury area.
  • The applicant will need to have a driving licence and Business insurance on their car to carry out this role.
  • This is a lone working role, but support is always available.

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

Adult Care Worker level 2 Apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be the opportunity to apply for a position within the organisation, or to gain a higher qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

The role will be working at various addresses in the Street & Glastonbury area. The applicant will need to have a driving licence and Business insurance on their car to carry out this role. This is a lone working role, but support is always available.

About the employer

We are a small domiciliary agency providing care & support services in the area of Street, Glastonbury and outlying villages.

Employer

SAFE & SOUND HOMECARE SERVICES (STREET) LTD

Address

Office 2, Oval Offices

Cobblers Way

BA3 3BX

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Training

Training provider

BATH COLLEGE

Contact

Laura Joy

laurajoy@bathcollege.ac.uk

01225 328752

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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