Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you kind, compassionate and caring? Support to develop your career in your chosen field. Gain a Level 2 qualification whilst earning and learning. You will come away with the experience of working in an authentic working environment. You will meet people with a range of experiences and backgrounds.
Wage
£16,252.60 a year
£10.50 basic per hour, plus enhancements (where applicable) £16,252.60 - £19,910.80
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Normal shift patterns include: Monday- Sunday; 07:00- 14:30 and 14:00- 21:30. Working 30 hours per week, including study time in accordance with your apprenticeship requirements.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 3 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
* Learn and develop an understanding of people living with dementia and other mental and physical health issues
* Build strong relationships with the team and colleagues from different departments
* Learn and develop an understanding of food nutrition. Assist with food choices, serving drinks and assisting with eating/drinking
Where you’ll work
John Wills House
Jessop Crescent
Bristol
BS10 6TU
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
HIT TRAINING LTD
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
* Level 2 Adult care worker apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
* Training will take place at your place of work
* After your induction you will be working 30 hours per week with protected time to complete apprenticeship work
* Support from your team, line manager and the Apprentice Work Placement Lead and apprenticeship provider
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Punctuality and professionalism. Caring and compassionate nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Patience and understanding. Willingness to undergo relevant training and development. Understanding the importance of reliability in a care setting