Apprentice Adult Care Assistant GRANGE LEA LTD
To provide high quality care to all residents as directed under the supervision of Senior Care Workers. Providing frontline care for vulnerable adults to within their own homes, daycare centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare.
Closing date: 26 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,675.00
£6.50 for 16-18 years old £8.00 for 19+
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and alternative weekends
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
24 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000148569
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Attend to the wishes and comfort, personal appearance and hygiene of residents at all times. Care for residents who are unwell or at the end of their life, with supervision.
- Take and chart observations of residents including weight, food and liquid intakes/output. Complete charts and care records as directed.
- Assist and actively encourage social care and the well-being of residents. Contribute to the development of new ideas in care and in respect of stimulation for residents to improve their quality of life.
- Assist with the reception and orientation of new residents in a reassuring manner.
- Prepare food trays and eating areas. Prepare residents for meals and provide assistance to residents with eating, as required.
- Tidy residents’ rooms and cupboards, keeping clothing and possessions in order.
- Make beds and change bed linen. Dispose of soiled linen in accordance with Home Procedures. Bag linen for collections.
- Escort residents to hospital, dentist, shops, or other approved excursions, as required.
- Ensure that all residents receive Person Centred Care.
- Answer call bells, the front door, greet visitors
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Adult Care Level 2 apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Progression onto Adult Care Worker level 3.
- Permanent position
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
GRANGE LEA LTD
Address
NORTH ROAD
PONTELAND
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE20 9UT
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Kate Anderson
kate.anderson@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07483367108
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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