Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Worthing

While many companies only pay Care Assistants for contact time, we believe you should be paid for every minute you work, so we pay for both travel time and mileage. We also increase your pay for working over the weekend and bank holidays.

On average, travel time equates to 10% of your working time, so put simply, working for a company that doesn't pay travel time means you'll be unpaid for 10% of every working day. On a 6 monthly average our care assistants are earning an average hourly rate of £15.60 per hour.

You will be working alongside other care assistants to assist you customers with daily tasks to enable them to stay at home and support them to be as independent as possible. You will gain experience such as;

Effectively communicating with those of different communication needs or from different backgrounds Problem solving and learning how to safely support individuals whilst working in line with legislations, regulations, policies and risk assessment You will learn how to implement a good level of nutrition and hydration alongside training in food hygiene standards and infection prevention control You will also learn about signs of abuse and how to safeguard yourself and your customers and who you would need to report to Learn about whistleblowing should you feel your concerns are not being listened too You will learn how to safely handle and administer medication and safe disposal You will learn how to deal with challenging situations and positive behaviour support as well as learning about autism and learning disabilities You will also learn how to work in a team and communicate with your colleagues as well as lone working

On a daily basis 

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship 

Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Home Care services give people the support they need, in the place they love. So Dad can wake up in his own bed. Mum can prep the Sunday roast in her own kitchen. Your husband can get the personal care he needs while you’re in the next room. And everyone, as much as possible, can go about their life as normal.

Working Hours :
Shifts Range Between (07:00-22:00) Inc. Alternate Weekends Days TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills