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Adult Care Worker Apprentice Quantum Care - Pinewood Lodge - Watford
You will use your enthusiasm and team skills to maintain a warm and caring atmosphere for all our residents as well as helping with anything from bathing, to basic housekeeping duties, to the preparation of snacks. For the right person this is an opportunity to secure paid employment and a level 2 qualification.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 04 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£19,062.00
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Working week
30 Hours per working week (Including Weekends) Exact shift to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
11 Apr 2023
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Date posted
22 Nov 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000109232
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a care worker with Quantum care you will be required to contribute to the creation of a pleasant environment by undertaking a variety of care and housekeeping duties whilst promoting the dignity, privacy, and encouragement of independence of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
To work under the supervision of the Care Team Manager to provide quality care by attending to residents' physical and personal needs including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding and any other personal needs.
To listen to and always respect the individual's rights to privacy and dignity; to help everyone overcome any anxieties and to enjoy the facilities of the Home whilst retaining as much of their own independence as possible.
To encourage contacts with friends and family, activities in the community and personal shopping.
To help with the preparation and serving of meals and other appropriate domestic tasks as necessary, within the guidelines of the Hygiene Regulations.
To help with basic housekeeping 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.
To participate in staff meetings, training and development and staff supervision.
To comply with all standard procedures concerning the residents' health and welfare.
To identify and meet the social, emotional, and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation of social and recreational activities.
To contribute to the preparation and review of individual customer's care plans.
To assist with the distribution of medication in accordance with the standard procedures, under the general supervision of the Care Team Manager.
To undertake any other duties, depending on skills and competency, to enable the efficient running of the Home.
Things to consider:
- Care staff work a variety of shifts including every other weekend. Your rota will also mean you will be working some Bank Holidays.
At Quantum Care, you will be working towards an Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 2 standard over the course of 15 months.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in maths and English
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Qualified Care Workers can progress to Senior Carers or Care Team Managers.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Quantum Care - Pinewood Lodge - Watford
Address
Oxhey Drive
WD19 7HR
Training
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 04 Apr 2023