Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprentice THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN CARE TRUST

The purpose of this role is to be accountable to the Deputy or Home Manager for the management of the team which he/she is leading and to participate in the caring tasks. Managing rotas ensuring these are used to the best effect for the physical, social and emotional care of residents and effective running of the establishment.

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Closing date: 01 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £25,625.80

    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 - Various shift patterns available.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000141018

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be:

  • Managing rotas ensuring these are used to the best effect for the physical, social and emotional care of residents and effective running of the establishment.
  • Ensuring that team members understand and endorse the Trust values.
  • Responsible for clear lines of communication ensuring employees is fully conversant with their duties.
  • Supporting and participating in any training requirements.
  • Ensuring all medications, including controlled drugs are administered, recorded, maintained, and replenished at all times in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring care is delivered in accordance with the care plan.
    Monitoring and re-evaluating care needs in partnership with the resident.
  • Promoting resident wellbeing by monitoring and re-evaluation of care needs in partnership with the resident.

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

Over the course of 18 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 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.

Possibility of a permanent placement.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care 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
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Health and social Care (Grade level 2) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates Must be 18 or over, due offering personal care to residents. We are offering both day time and night time lead adult care worker positions at this location.

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

Lead adult care worker

Level 3 (A level)

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