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Apprenticeship in Care Opportunity ALPHACARE NW DOMICILLARY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Alphacare are looking for caring individuals with a flexible approach to join our care team in Liverpool. The role will be providing care to our clients within their own homes. Uniform and training is provided, and experience is not always essential. We offer competitive rates of pay, enhancements if you are a driver and also a car lease scheme.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60 to £14,820.00

    Pay enhancement for drivers is £9.76 per hour, overtime also available. Car leasing scheme available after successful completion of probationary period.

    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

    Variable shift pattern. Days and shifts to be arranged. Overtime is also available if required.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124611

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Providing care for clients within their own homes. 
  • Meal preparation
  • Administering medication
  • Intimate personal care

Due to government regulations the minimum age requirement for this apprenticeship is 18 years.  This is because you will be required to complete intimate personal care to clients within the community. 

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

Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After successful completion an opportunity to progress to Level 3 in Adult Social Care.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Caring, Friendly & Outgoing, Punctual, Minimum age requirement is 18

Qualifications

NVQ or SVQ Level 1 or equivalent Health & Social Care (Grade Level 1) Desired

About the employer

We are an established care provider which has been delivering support to adults and young people with physical, psychological, social and medical needs for the past 17 years. Operating with a dedicated management team, we strive on a daily basis to improve the quality of life for people with complex health and social needs, their families and professional advocates.

Employer

ALPHACARE NW DOMICILLARY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Address

27-29 BELMONT ROAD

LIVERPOOL

L6 5BG

Contact

01513193322

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Training

Training provider

DIANTHAS LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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