L2 Adult Care Apprenticeship WENTWORTH COMMUNITY CARE LTD

Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 2 qualification.

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Closing date: 03 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,500.00

    Approx annual salary - see JD for further details

  • Working week

    Days and Shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000138066

  • Positions

    20 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Wentworth Community Care was established in 2018 as a family run business 'because care begins at home'. Both owners have been management within our family run residential care home for the past 12 years giving us vast experience combined with a portfolio of qualifications. Wentworth Community Care are based in Wolverhampton and working within their community to ensure our service users are receiving the care packages they need to safely remain in the environments of their own home. We produce a person-centred care and support package that is implemented and delivered by our qualified community carers.

Wentworth Community Care will;

· Promote and support individuals' rights and choices.

· Promote independence.

· Maintain dignity.

· Promote anti-discriminatory practice.

· Maintain confidentiality and comply with general data protection regulations.

· Acknowledge individual personal beliefs and identity, promote equality and diversity.

· Contribute to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment.

· We will make every effort to ensure that our community carers are conscientious and efficient within their roles.

What will the apprentice be doing? ( ie jobs/tasks)

  • Understanding the job they have to do, their main tasks and responsibilities
  • The importance of having the right values and behaviours
  • The importance of communication
  • How to support individuals to remain safe from harm
  • How to promote health and well-being for the individuals they support and work colleagues
  • How to work professionally, including their own professional development
  • Undertake the main tasks and responsibilities according to their job role
  • Treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
  • Communicate clearly and responsibly
  • Support individuals to remain safe from harm
  • Champion health and well-being for the individuals they support and for work colleagues
  • Work professionally and seek to develop their own professional development
  • Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
  • Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
  • Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
  • Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
  • Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
  • Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
  • Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments

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

  • Adult care worker level 2 qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This apprenticeship provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector. Permanent role within organisation

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Non judgemental, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

There is a lot of travel involved as this is a Dom care role. You may be partnered with another member of staff if you do not drive, or you may be a 'walker' employee.

About the employer

Wentworth Community Care are based in Wolverhampton and working within our community to ensure our service users are receiving the care packages they need to safely remain in the environments of their own home. We produce a person-centred care and support package that is implemented and delivered by our qualified community carers. Wentworth Community Care will; · Promote and support individuals’ rights and choices. · Promote independence. · Maintain dignity. · Promote anti-discriminatory practice. · Maintain confidentiality and comply with general data protection regulations. · Acknowledge individual personal beliefs and identity, promote equality and diversity. · Contribute to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment. · We will make every effort to ensure that our community carers are conscientious and efficient within their roles.

Employer

WENTWORTH COMMUNITY CARE LTD

Address

Coppice House

Halesfield 7

Telford

TF7 4NA

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Training

Training provider

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Contact

apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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