Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Exeter

Our vision is to be the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. Our purpose is to create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society.

We’re an optimistic, future facing company, excited about our next chapter where we can continue to build our services, lead innovation in the care sector and ensure our homes are inclusive places to live and work and we’re looking for new team members to join us on our journey.

To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes. To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence. To document care given, in accordance with procedures. To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care. To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required. Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations. Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times. Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used. To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home. It is a condition of service that all information obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to resident affairs is of the utmost confidence.

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:
At Elizabeth Finn we aim to provide the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. These core commitments run through all we do as an organisation and are clear to see when you meet our amazing care staff and whenever you visit our eight unique homes.

Working Hours :
x3 12 hr shifts (07:30 - 20:00).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills