Apprentice Care Assistant St Margarets Homecare Limited
If you are caring, friendly and focused on helping us deliver quality homecare to our clients, then we would love to hear from you. Our senior team will give you the help and support you need. Be a part of the fantastic team at St Margaret’s. You will be responsible for delivering a personalised homecare service to each client in their own home.
Closing date: 31 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,880.00
£1.00 per hour extra per hour for working weekends. When you have gained more experience pay can be increased to £12.00 per hour, £13.00 per hour weekends. £150 new starter joining bonus £200 refer a friend scheme Additional fully paid mileage
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Working week
Work will be in shifts over 5 days per week (Monday to Sunday) and will include some morning and evening work. Shifts to be confirmed with employer.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jan 2024
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Date posted
01 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000209094
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Positions
3 available
What you will do in your working day
- Responsible for delivering a personalised homecare service to each client in their own home
- Tasks could involve helping clients, get up, washed, showered or bathed. This may also include preparing breakfast
- An evening call to help clients get ready for bed and prepare dinner
- An overnight stay to support clients through the night. This may also include morning or end of day assistance discussed above. Assist with washing, laundry, shopping, meal preparation or any other assistance clients would like through the day
- Supporting clients with social activities such as attending appointments, visiting family or friends or simply going for a walk with good company
- Companionship and medication support
The training you will be getting
- You will undertake an adult care worker level 2 apprenticeship
- This will take on average 15 months to complete
- It will be totally work based and regular assessor visits will take place between the college, apprentice and employer at the workplace
- As an apprentice, you will receive 6hrs of learning time each week, allocated to your apprenticeship to concentrate on any set development activities
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Further training is negotiable depending on your role and aspirations. This could lead, for example, to lead adult care worker apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
St Margarets Homecare Limited
https://stmargaretshomecare.co.uk/careers/
Address
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
HG1 2PW
Training
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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
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