Apprentice Adult Support Worker

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.

Training:
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

Training Outcome:
Recognised qualifications that will help you to secure a long term career with an employer that is eager to see you succeed and progress

Employer Description:
House of Light Trust is a charitable trust that provides care and support for adults with learning difficulties in a loving environment. Cornerstone House is one of their residential homes with 8 single rooms based near Rotherham town centre. The residents enjoy bright and comfortable surroundings offering a homely environment. Each resident receives compassionate home care in a residential setting. A safe environment where dignity and independence are nurtured. The company are now looking to hire two Adult Care Worker apprentices and share their expertees and train you to be the best carer you can be. The residents are encouraged to live as independently as they can, Cornerstone pride themselves on providing a happy, upbeat environment on a day to day basis.

Working Hours :
To be discussed. Will include some weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Friendly and approachable