Summary
Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) are looking for a motivated and caring individual to work as a part of their team. This potential apprentice will provide support to people with dementia and their carers, in a day centre setting in the community.
Wage
£12,563.20 a year
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Working week: 32-hours per week across 6-days. These hours can be delivered flexibly over 6-days, can take half days etc. Can be discussed further at interview. (The Dementia Day Centre is open 7 days a week 9:00am - 6:00pm)
32 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
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
* Supporting people attending the Dementia Service
* Escorting people on transport to and from day centre or activity locations
* Delivering a wide range of day-to-day activities suited to the needs and interests of everyone
* Offering assistance in a caring and dignified way to support with personal care needs including meals and refreshments
* Keeping people company and offering a listening ear
* Giving reassurance to people who may be anxious and nervous
* Supporting carers
* Providing refreshments and snacks
* Keeping all areas of the Day Centre tidy and well maintained
* Working with the team to ensure support is tailored to each person's unique and individual needs
* Support people in a way which maintains and promotes their independence, improves their sense of well-being, and to feel in control of their lives
* Updating daily records using our information system
Where you’ll work
29 BEACH ROAD
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 2QU
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
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
Adult Care Worker Level 2.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience