About the role
Care & Support Apprenticeship at Caring @ 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 hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds * Working Week: Shifts TBC (will include evenings and weekends) * Hours: 30 hours per week * Duration: 13 months * Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification * Online training supported by our dedicated tutor * Location: Nexus Business Centre, 6 Darby Close, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PN
As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will:
* Visiting multiple homes a day delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care to individuals in their own homes and/or supported living settings. * Support with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals and hydration. * Provide medication support where trained, competent and authorised. * Encourage independence, wellbeing and participation in social and community activities. * Observe and report changes in individuals' health and wellbeing. * Maintain accurate and confidential care records. * Follow care plans, risk assessments and Caring@Home Ltd policies and procedures. * Comply with safeguarding, health and safety and infection control requirements. * Communicate effectively with service users, families, colleagues and other professionals. * Complete apprenticeship training, attend learning sessions and work towards achieving the apprenticeship qualification.
Specific Requirement:
You will need to have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle as you will be required to travel to different homes to provide care. If you do not own a vehicle or have a full licence, we won't be able to accept your application.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
* Flexible * Communication skills * Attention to detail * Organisation skills * Customer care skills * Problem-solving skills * Administrative skills * Team working * Initiative * Non-judgmental * Patience * Physical fitness
Qualifications:
* GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable
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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Compensation: £12,480 per year