Homecare Assistant Apprentice

Summary

We are a domiciliary care company based in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Domiciliary or home care means to travel between people's homes and provide a service that enables them to live independently. We are currently looking for a Homecare Assistant apprentice to join our team.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Our current availability for weekdays and weekends are as follows: 8.00am-2.00pm, 10.00am-4.00pm, 12.00pm-6.00pm, 2.00pm-8.00pm. We are flexible and can amend times to your preference and schedules.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

6

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The learner will be studying the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification, which will include the qualification Level 2 Diploma in Care and the Care Certificate
Day release to West Suffolk College
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Where you’ll work

Join Homecare Ltd, Barnwell House, Barnwell Business Park, Barnwell Drive

Cambridge

CB5 8UU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan

Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role

Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported

Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered

Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported

Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support

Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments

Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates

Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences

Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support

Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs

Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates

Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes

Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication

Demonstrate they can check for understanding

Write clearly and concisely in records and reports

Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working

Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse

Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working

Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices

Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support

Move people and objects safely

Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene

Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition

Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure

Carry out fire safety procedures when required

Use risk assessments to support individuals safely

Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health

Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support

Reflect on your own work practices

Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology

Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan

Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual

Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations

Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries

Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Patience
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Homecare requires individuals to work in the community, moving between houses in a given location. One of the requirements is to have a full driving license and access to a car.

About this company

We are a domiciliary care company based in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Domiciliary or home care means to travel between people's homes and provide a service that enables them to live independently. Our services include: personal care, continence management, medication administration, moving and handling, nutrition and hydration, light housekeeping and companionship. Every customer under our care has different health and care needs and therefore require different types of care packages, some require a single visit daily whereas others may require live-in care.

After this apprenticeship

We do not believe in recruiting externally for senior members of the team, we prefer to upskill our current staff by giving them the opportunity to climb up the ladder. The next steps after a Homecare assistant are as follows: senior carers, team leaders, care supervisors and care managers.

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