Apprentice Care Worker

NEW DAWN CARE AGENCY LTD

CRAVEN ARMS, SY7 9AW

Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 April 2023

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity, working with a well established care provider to gain lots of knowledge and skills in Adult care and working through the apprenticeship standard to gain an intermediate qualification as an Adult Care Worker. You will be learning new skills, working as a team and assisting in the care industry with a care plan.

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
Shifts to be confirmed. Our care team covers the hours of 7am - 2pm and 4pm - 10pm; 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. Our carers work anything from two to six hours at a time.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 26 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

4

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

Adult Care Worker Standard - Level 2 which includes:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)

Work place assessment with one of County Training’s highly experienced workplace Assessors, including as an example, completion of assignments, project, and observation of workplace activities.

There may also be a requirement to attend formal teaching sessions to enhance knowledge or work towards completion of functional skills (if required).

There is also a requirement for you to keep an off the job log which is an important part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

  • Employer Rights and Responsibilities
  • Personal Learning and Thinking

Where you’ll work

THE OLD SHIPPON

ONIBURY

CRAVEN ARMS

SY7 9AW

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

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE 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/C or above)

    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
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Home care is hard work, it involves a mixture of 7am starts, 10pm finishes and working alternate weekends. Working in clients home means travelling between calls. The majority of our carers drive although some of our team who live 'in town' ( Church Stretton or Craven Arms) walk between clients. Home care is not a 9 - 5 job but the rewards of knowing you've made a real difference in someones life makes it all worth it.

    About this company

    New Dawn Care Agency Ltd has been in operation since 2009. Founded by the late George Bowness and Kim Pilkington, to provide a range of care services, aimed at maintaining independence, dignity and respect for people in their own homes. Through reliable, quality services, we have become one of the most respected home/domiciliary care providers in our area. We cover Church Stretton, Craven Arms and neighbouring villages up to 6 miles from both town centres; delivering bespoke care packages at competitive rates. As a business, New Dawn Care Agency is Safe - we are committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of all staff and service users. Caring - care is about getting to know the client, their likes/ dislikes, engaging in their past life and experiences and using this knowledge to build a good rapport that enables the recognition of small changes so that support can be adapted. Responsive - care needs to change over time; as carers get to know each individual and their routines, they are encouraged to report in if a review or change is required. Effective - all of our staff receive high levels of training and are actively encouraged to come up with ideas, especially when it comes to care plans and enhancing clients quality of life. Well led - We pride ourselves on strong local relationships with doctors, social workers, Mayfair centre; and we participate in Registered Manager Forums, sharing best practice and learning from others.

    After this apprenticeship

    For the right applicant this role is likely to lead into full time employment and staff members are encouraged to develop their training futher with an advanced apprenticeship on completion of the intermediate apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

    COUNTY TRAINING

    enquiries@ctapprenticeships.co.uk

    0345 678 9023

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000136715.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 August at 11:59pm)

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