Apprentice Adult Care Worker Level 2

About this opportunity

A great opportunity to start a career in care in a beautiful care home environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto a full-time wage during the Apprenticeship, if commitment, hard work, and reliability is shown.

A normal day would include:

• To work with residents encouraging choice, participation, motivation and risk taking, with everyone’s needs at the centre of that work.
• To ensure the safety of residents always and be familiar with both Adult Protection policies and procedures.
• To assist with serving of refreshments and meals.
• To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities and to assist in the use of care aids and personal equipment.
• To make and change beds, assist in the care of personal clothing and washing, to do some light cleaning, including wheelchairs, personal drawers and cupboards, ensuring the resident’s environment is clean and tidy at all times
• To encourage and support residents, assisting at mealtimes to detailed care plans; bathing; dressing/undressing; personal cleanliness and appearance.
• To take part in scheduled day and group activities with residents in accordance with the activities timetables.

What you could go on to do
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

Good standard of Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Willing to learn new skills
• Pro-active attitude to tasks
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Good time management
• 100% Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Caring Nature

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication,
• Administration and record-keeping skills.
• Basic fitness and good general health
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Take instructions and act professionally