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.

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Closing date: 01 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194429

  • 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

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired

Things to consider

A full DBS check is required prior to enrolling onto the apprenticeship. You must hold a UK driving license and have access to your own car as you are visiting people in their own homes. You must be over 18 due to insurance purposes.

About the employer

Operating since 2015, we are able to offer a wide range of one to one in home services specific to your needs and our visits are a minimum of one hour. Services are tailored to your requirements and can include personal care, home help, companionship services and more. We match our Care Professionals to our clients so whether its care in Retford, Gainsborough, Tickhill or Bawtry, why not give our friendly team a call.

Employer

RETFORD SENIOR CARE SERVICES LTD

Website https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/retford-gainsborough/

Address

OFFICE 20

RETFORD ENTERPRISE CENTRE

RANDALL WAY

DN22 7GR

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Training

Training provider

RNN GROUP

Contact

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07713319356

Apprenticeship standard

Adult care worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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