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Apprentice Care Assistant- L2 Deanwood Dovehaven

Come and join our family-owned company and build your career in Care. Full time contracts available, up to £9.60 per hour, free parking, uniform provided plus full training and support throughout to develop your career in Care. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors, and other members of staff.

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

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,409.60

    Starting wage is £9.30 per hour but can increase to £9.60.

  • Working week

    You will be working 12-hour shifts between the hours of 8am - 8pm for day shifts. Days TBC.

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122456

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Dovehaven, we are a family-owned 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
  • You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents
  • Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles
  • Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home

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
  • 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

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

About the employer

From warmth welcome, to the attentive care for every resident, you can feel that Dovehaven care homes are family owned. What sets us apart is our long experience of providing residential & nursing care, 37 years to be exact! We completely understand & appreciate what a big decision it can be moving in to a care home. Dovehaven care homes continues to grow & flourish, with the welcome just as warm for our new residents today as it was for our first residents in 1984.

Employer

Dovehaven

Address

Spring Road

Orrell

Wigan

WN5 0JH

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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 now

Closing date: 28 Feb 2023