Apprentice Support Worker Dolphin Homes - Kingfisher Court
Dolphin Homes are looking for an Apprentice Support Worker to join their team. You will assist in 'Person Centred Planning', ensuring individuals are supported in recognising their life potential. As an Apprentice Support Worker at Dolphin Homes, you will be working towards an Adult Care Worker Level 2 over the duration of 18 months.You will be providing opportunities for service users to engage in occupational, vocational, and recreational activities to encourage individuality and informed choice, carry out assigned tasks involving service users care, and enable each service user to develop strategies to support their individual needs.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£16,598.00
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Working week
Monday - Sunday, 5 days per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 42
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
10 Jul 2023
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Date posted
05 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000152526
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Assisting colleagues in maintaining a consistent and high standard of care, working as part of a professional team - reporting safeguarding concerns to the manager when required and following the direction of senior staff
- Contribute to a happy home where service users can live as independently as their disability allows - ensuring individuality and dignity are maintained
- Offer practical support and encouragement when meeting service users physical needs ensuring the highest standards of care
- Appreciate the emotional and psychological needs of all service users, assisting them in the development of appropriate coping strategies regarding day-to-day problems and long-term plans
- Participate in each service users' daily structure of organised therapeutic, social, occupational, and recreational activities and encourage users to grasp wider opportunities for physical and mental self-fulfilment
- Respect the confidential nature of all information concerning each service user and ensure the Dolphin Homes Fundamental Standards are always adhered to
- Collect data and maintain records regarding all programmes and guidelines
- Attend all meetings and training as required (these may sometimes be away from the home; however, you will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.)
- Be aware of hygiene, first aid, fire precautions and how to respond in an emergency
- Assist with the preparation, serving and cleaning away of meals, as well as encouraging service users (within their capabilities.)
- Assist in the administration of medication
- Undertake household tasks as required
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by management and maintain flexibility when supporting the home by occasionally covering extra hours
- Due to the location of this home, it will be beneficial that you have your own mode of transport
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard including Functional Skills in maths and English
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Dolphin Homes will ensure you maintain all training appropriate to the role
- Ongoing development and support will be provided
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Dolphin Homes - Kingfisher Court
Address
Kingfisher Court
SO52 9LP
Training
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023