Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship - Leicester LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY CARE LIMITED
Thurn Court are looking for a Adult Care Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,040.00
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Working week
Shifts TBC
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
14 Dec 2023
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Date posted
17 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000208185
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
We are looking for Care Assistants to work in a rewarding role delivering person-centred care to our residents. You will be responsible for helping the staff to provide high quality care for our residents.
The primary responsibility is to assist residents who need help with activities of daily living in accordance with their individual care plans, under the supervision of Senior Staff. Full training will be provided on all aspects, your first 2 weeks will also be spent shadowing and observing senior members of staff.
Experience in care is not necessary. If you are compassionate, patient and caring, hard-working, resilient and organised with good observational skills and a good sense of humour, then care is the career for you .
Your responsibilities include but are not limited too;
- Providing aspects of personal care to our residents
- Assisting our residents in maintaining their personal hygiene
- Providing support at mealtimes for our residents
- General cleaning & upkeep of the home
- Supporting senior careers in writing daily care activities
- Moving and handling immobile residents
- Being a companion to the residents in the home
- Continence Management (Helping individuals who no longer have control of their bladder and bowel)
- Cooking and Housekeeping
The training you will be getting
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Individuals without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY CARE LIMITED
Address
Thurncourt Residential Home, Thurncourt Road
Leicester
LE5 2NG
Training
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Dec 2023