Adult Care Worker apprentice

The post holder is one of the most important people to our residents and your contribution can have a huge impact on their quality of life. You will be someone who naturally shows warmth and support to service users and their families; being a friend and companion is as important as providing the daily care that they need. Day to day duties include assisting service users and Park House residents with personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and undressing of clients, assisting with the administration of drugs and other medication, responding to client’s individual needs, adhering to the clients individual care plan, some basic food preparation and some domestic tasks. The post holder will complete daily reports and ensure that the Senior/Manager is made aware of any concerns or problems. The post holder will be responsible for the care of Park House residents and people living in the community with assessed needs, ensuring and recording that they are assisted to achieve the outcomes set out in their personalised care plan. The post holder will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission standards, Health and Safety regulations and COSHH to ensure that a high standard of care is delivered. The post holder will put the dignity of residents at the core of their work and be able to respond positively and with empathy if a client’s behaviour is challenging.

Training:

Apprenticeship Standard is Level 2 Adult Care worker.

You will be required to attend weekly online sessions as part of your apprenticeship training. You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor.

Training Outcome:

May be the opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Care qualification and a senior position within the Care Home.

Employer Description:
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is the UK’s smallest unitary authority. A local council in an area of outstanding natural beauty dubbed the UK’s Caribbean. The Council cover every aspect of service to island life including those you would expect, such as highways (we have 8 miles of road) and Social Care alongside a care home, an airport and a Fire and Rescue Service. The islands are 28 miles off the Coast of Cornwall, comprising the main island, St Mary’s which houses the Council’s offices and 4 other inhabited islands which make up the archipelago.

Working Hours :
Shift pattern to suit service and apprentice around study. Generally 9am - 5:30pm. (Shift dependent)

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Compassion,Empathy,Respect