Summary
Support individuals with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives, which is at the heart of person-centred care.
Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year
This employer is offering a wage that is HIGHER than the apprentice hourly rate! This opportunity comes at minimum wage for your age – applicants must be over 18 due to insurance purposes
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed. Will include some weekend work.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 27 January
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
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
Are you looking for your first steps into a career in care? Do you have experience of caring for someone at home and think you could do this for a living? If so then this apprenticeship vacancy is for you.
You will gain industry recognised qualifications, valuable work experience and the opportunity of securing long term employment within this lovely residential home!
Care Assistants at Cornerstone House are employed to provide clients with the support including the following; Finances, clothing, shopping, cleaning, social activities, hygiene, hobbies, outings, emotional support and much more.
The successful candidates will be taught all of the above including how to complete relevant paperwork, work towards care plans, learn and follow current legislation and procedures.
You learn how to:
* Provide care and support when clients require it
* Accompany clients on social outings
* Follow personalised care plans
* Check communication books and diaries
* Understand relevant paperwork required
* Report incidents and worries taught to you through Safeguarding training
* Work well within the team
* Understand and maintain Health and Safety
* Respect confidentiality
To support your training, you’ll work with Rotherham College’s dedicated Health & Social Care Skills Assessor, whom has a wealth of experience in the industry and has trained/supported countless apprentices to develop their career.
Where you’ll work
115 DONCASTER ROAD
ROTHERHAM
S65 2BN
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
RNN GROUP
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
* To support your training, you’ll work with Rotherham College’s dedicated Health & Social Care Skills Assessor, whom has a wealth of experience in the industry and has trained/supported countless apprentices to develop their career
* Adult Support Worker level 2
* Functional Skills if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade 1-4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Friendly and approachable
Other requirements
All applicants should consider the location of the job and look whether it is within suitable travelling distance to them. You will be working with disabled and vulnerable people and will be required to have a full DBS check.