Care Support Apprentice

Care & Support Apprenticeship at Summerfield Care Home

Start your career in care with our Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship. Gain valuable hands-on experience supporting adults with their daily needs while earning learning and developing the skills needed for a rewarding career in health and social care.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary:8.00 an hourAutomatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds
• Working Week:Monday - Sunday (30 hours per week shift to be confirmed)
• Hours:30 hours per week
• Duration:13 months
• Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location: 12 Burton Road Branston Burton On Trent DE14 3DN

As an Adult Care Apprentice you will:

• Deliver high-quality care in line with each residents individual care plan.
• Assist residents with personal care including bathing dressing grooming and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility and promote their independence wherever possible.
• Encourage and support residents emotional wellbeing through meaningful activities and social interaction.
• Maintain residents dignity privacy and respect at all times.
• Carry out light housekeeping duties to help maintain a clean safe and comfortable environment.
• Build positive relationships with residents their families and colleagues.
• Follow all safeguarding health and safety and infection prevention procedures.
• Accurately record and report any changes in residents health or wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 49 (A*C) desirable

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Matrix Screening. The company also completes an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC