Adult Care Apprentice - Dementia Day Centre

Daily duties include:

Assisting clients with a diagnosis of dementia to and from the bus, up out their chair etc. Planning and delivering activities or entertainment for the dementia daycentre with the wider team Data base entry & basic computer skills Passenger assistant - riding on the bus when collecting or dropping off clients to assist them on and off the bus where necessary Spending time with the clients having a laugh and helping facilitate and over all happy atmosphere Joining in with activities, singing dancing etc.

Training:
Adult Care Worker Level 2 All training will be delivered within the workplace

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Age UK Gateshead is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to improving the lives of older people in the Gateshead community. With a rich history of service and a commitment to empowering later life, we have been a trusted partner for seniors and their families for many years

Working Hours :
35 hours per week, Start time 8.30am Finish time 5.00pm. Working days TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Empathetic nature,Caring nature,Enthusiastic