Lead Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Client Assessments and Reviews: Conducting assessments with new service users and conducting regular reviews with existing clients Support Plans and Documentation: Preparing support plans, care plans, and all necessary documents for service users' folders, ensuring accuracy and compliance Stakeholder Communication: Building and maintaining relationships with company stakeholders, hospital teams, social workers, doctors, and nurses Initiating and Managing Care Packages: Starting and overseeing new care packages Rota Management: Preparing the rota every two weeks Training and Supervision: Training senior support workers and key colleagues, allocating and supervising their work and development Liaison with Social Workers: Liaising with social workers regarding current service users Issue Handling and Reporting: Handling issues and concerns, collaborating with the social workers and to resolve challenging situations Covering Calls: Providing coverage for care calls and participating in on-call duties as needed Professional Representation: Representing the company in a professional manner

Training:
Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Mandatory qualifications (e.g. First Aid): Apprentices will be given mandatory training in First Aid, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Food Hygiene, Mental Capacity, Safe Administration of Medication and Care Certificate Apprentices will also be encouraged to undertake any additional training that will enhanced their CPD You will be required to attend St Austell College a day a week as part of your apprenticeship training

Training Outcome:
There may be the opprtunity for permanent full time employment for the successful candidate upon completion of this apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Lending Hands in Care Ltd is a home care service provider operating in Cornwall, offering a range of personalized care services to support individuals in their own homes. Their services include: personal care, dementia care, care for older adults (65+), care for younger adults (under 65), support for individuals with physical disabilities and assistance for those with sensory impairments

Working Hours :
Shifts will be 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Friday and every other weekend

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Patience