Health and Social Care Apprenticeship

What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Health and Social Care Apprentice, your role will be diverse, hands-on, and truly impactful. You will be providing essential support to individuals who need assistance with their daily lives, helping them maintain dignity, independence, and well-being.

Here’s a breakdown of your key responsibilities:

Personal Care:

Assist individuals with essential daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Provide safe and respectful care, ensuring clients' comfort and privacy at all times Support individuals with mobility, using equipment and techniques to ensure their safety

Assisting with Daily Living:

Help with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring clients receive proper nutrition Assist with household tasks like laundry, cleaning, and organizing to maintain a clean and comfortable environment Accompany clients to appointments, social activities, or simply provide companionship during their day

Emotional and Social Support:

Be a compassionate presence, offering emotional support to individuals dealing with illness, age-related challenges, or disabilities Encourage and promote independence wherever possible, helping individuals maintain control over their lives Actively engage clients in activities they enjoy, supporting their emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams:

Work closely with nurses, doctors, and other health professionals to ensure that care plans are followed accurately Report changes in clients' conditions or any concerns to senior healthcare staff Assist with rehabilitation exercises and other health-related activities under supervision

Maintaining Accurate Records:

Keep detailed and accurate records of the care provided, including daily activities, mood, and health conditions Monitor and document any changes in the client’s physical or mental state Ensure all records are confidential and compliant with health and safety regulations

Health and Safety:

Ensure the safety of individuals at all times, recognizing and addressing potential hazards Follow all infection control procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both clients and colleagues Assist in administering prescribed medication under supervision, ensuring proper doses and timing Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by mentors and supervisors, allowing you to grow in confidence and skill as you build a meaningful career in health and social care

Training Outcome:

Successful apprenticeships completing their qualification in full are invited to join the community as a fulltime member of staff and continue through the career progression route with Affection Care Services

Employer Description:
Affection Care Services is a social care home care provider, supporting adults. Here in High Wycombe we are a lively community where people with and without needs share daily life together; where everyone is valued, differences are accepted and talents are recognised and celebrated. We are committed to developing personal responsibility and growth in a community setting. What makes Affection Care Services different is the attention we pay to building relationships and a sense of belonging, which goes beyond work and the provision of a service. We aim to celebrate people and build circles of support around them. We go beyond basic needs to attend to people’s emotional and spiritual lives.

Working Hours :
Shift work 7:00am till 2:30pm 3:00pm till 9:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience