Care Worker Apprentice RETFORD SENIOR CARE SERVICES LTD
An apprentice adult care assistant is required to provide high quality care to all clients. You will work independently and your duties will include providing frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 2 qualification.
Closing date: 01 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80 to £16,255.20
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
Flexibility and willingness to work unsocial hours but NO NIGHTS. Hours are 8.00am - 10.00pm with alternate weekends. Minimum of 30 hours per week.
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
10 Nov 2023
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Date posted
25 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000194429
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Offer companionship and conversation
- Monitor diet and eating
- Provide medication reminders
- Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities
- Arrange appointments, activities, and outings
- Organise mail and write letters
- Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
- Accompany to appointments and social events
- Run errands / collect prescriptions etc
- Provide light housekeeping / complete laundry
- Make beds / change linen
- Organise and tidy cupboards
- Plan prepare and tidy away meals
- Answer the door
- Assist with pet care
- Help with shopping
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Help with continence care
- Assist to eat and drink
- Provide dementia / Alzheimer care
- Provide respite / convalescence care
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Training will be carried out by the employer and Rotherham College. The successful candidate will work toward the Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard and have a mix of monthly face-to-face at work, weekly classes and remote tutor visit to support you through your learning journey.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
RETFORD SENIOR CARE SERVICES LTD
Website https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/retford-gainsborough/
Address
OFFICE 20
RETFORD ENTERPRISE CENTRE
RANDALL WAY
DN22 7GR
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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