Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentice THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN CARE TRUST

The purpose of this role is to provide support and personal care to residents as specified in the personal plan and to work in accordance with the Orders of St John Care Trust Standards and Values.

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Closing date: 24 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,720.00

    Higher rates of pay at weekends. £3000 of fully funded Apprenticeship training. Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140359

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be:
- Attending to the personal care and wellbeing of residents.
- Active participation in training to ensure personal development and to build knowledge and competence relative to the role.
-Work effectively in a team and supporting the Senior Carer/ Care Leader in caring for residents during a shift.
- Ensure residents are supported to make their own decisions in accordance with the mental Capacity Act.

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

Over the course of 15 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study modules such as personal development in care settings, the responsibilities of a care worker, handling information in care settings, implementing person-centred care plans, safeguarding & protection in care settings, duty of care in care settings, communication in care settings, equality & inclusion in care settings and health & safety and wellbeing in care settings (these units may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

Possibility of a permanent placement after completion. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Committed, Passionate, Caring, Reliable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

- Must be over 18 due to offering personal care to service users

About the employer

The Order of St. Johns Care Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping their colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing.

Employer

THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN CARE TRUST

Address

St. James

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4WD

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Training

Training provider

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Mya Howard

mya.howard@impactfutures.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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