Apprentice Care Assistant- L2 Argyle Park Dovehaven
Come and join our family-run company and build your career in care. Permanent contract, up to £9.60 per hour, free parking, uniform provided plus full training and support throughout to develop your career in care. As an apprentice care assistant, you will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents. Duties include working with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual, assisting with mealtimes and safe moving and maintaining accurate records for each resident.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£17,409.60
Wage starting at £9.30 with a possibility increasing to £9.60
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Working week
Shifts are 12 hours from 8am - 8pm for a day shift. Days to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 36
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Expected duration
14 Months
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Possible start date
06 Apr 2023
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Date posted
13 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000122451
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
At Dovehaven, we are a family run care group providing quality residential and nursing care for the elderly.
Working for Dovehaven Care Group is a rewarding experience, you will build relationships with those in your care and see them thrive in a caring and friendly environment.
As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the home. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
- Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
- Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
- Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
- Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
- Maintain accurate records for each resident
To succeed in this role you must be:
- Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the home
- Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
The Benefits:
- Fortnightly Pay – 23 & under £9.30ph, over 23 £9.60ph
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Free parking
- Cost of DBS Check
- Comprehensive induction
- Uniform provided
- On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
If you feel you have the right values for our family run company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Dovehaven will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. If successful, you will complete a Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship programme, delivered through Dovehaven’s dedicated training provider, Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We are looking to bring the right people in to grow and develop in the business. We are always succession planning and there will be opportunities to progress and continue to learn.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Dovehaven
Address
9 Park Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 9JB
Training
Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023