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Community Care Worker Apprentice Maria Care Limited

To work in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. Adult Care Workers need to have the right values and behaviours developing competences and skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Hourly Rate £5.00 Plus incentive Bonuses

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    30 hours per week shifts pattern TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000112562

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist residents with personal care tasks and activities
  • Maintain written and computerised records of care provide
  • Work with other staff in providing care and assistance to meet residents needs
  • Assist with the preparation of care plans including notifying senior staff of any changes in residents e.g. poor appetite or not taking fluids
  • Clean and look after all equipment as instructed e.g., hoists, wheelchairs, etc.
  • Assist with the preparation, plating and serving of food and drink

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

  • Apprenticeship Standard will be Adult Care Worker Level 2
  • Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
  • Safeguarding and protection in care settings
  • Duty of care in health and social care
  • Health and safety and well-being in care settings
  • Equality and inclusion in care settings
  • Implement Person centred approaches in care settings
  • Communication in care settings
  • Responsibilities of a care worker
  • Handling information in care settings

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression within the company and potential employment prospects.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Maria Care is a homecare provider based in North Somerset providing excellent quality care packages personalised to your needs. We are a family run business with family values and a shared vision to support our clients in achieving independence in their home by delivering high quality care at an affordable price. We have gained our excellent reputation through engaging and working with our clients (and their families) during the period we are with them by helping to enrich their lives and combat isolation. With a team of 40+ employees we are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, delivering a great standard of care tailored to your individual needs ensuring a very personal service. We are a growing Care provider in North Somerset with our office situated in St Georges, Weston-super-Mare.

Employer

Maria Care Limited

Address

Maria Care Limited

Suite 23 Pure Offices

Pastures Avenue St Georges

BS22 7SB

Contact

Mark

mark@mariacare.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

L&F TRAINING LTD.

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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