Homecare Support Worker Apprentice

Job Duties:

Under the guidance and supervision of a mentor, you will gradually learn and assist with the following:

Personal Care:

Supporting service users with dressing and undressing. Assisting with washing, bathing, showering, shaving, grooming, and oral hygiene. Helping with hair care (washing, brushing) and fingernail care. Supporting continence management and personal hygiene needs. Aiding with mobility, including getting in and out of bed. Assisting with the use of mobility aids and rehabilitation equipment. Observing and reporting any concerns about pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision). Providing companionship and emotional support.

Healthcare Support:

Assisting service users in taking prescribed medication (under supervision).

Dietary Care:

Helping to prepare meals and snacks based on service users’ dietary preferences. Supporting service users with feeding, if required. 

Household and Domestic Assistance:

Supporting with light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and tidying. Assisting with laundry, ironing, and bed-making. Helping with shopping, meal planning, and budgeting. Providing light gardening assistance (if agreed in the Care Plan).

Social and Personal Support: 

Accompanying service users on social outings or appointments. · Assisting with personal finances, such as collecting pensions or paying bills (under supervision). Helping to organize personal events (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries). Encouraging participation in community activities and democratic rights (e.g., voting).

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities:

Completing service user records, time sheets, and mileage logs accurately. Attending staff meetings and training sessions as required. Reporting any concerns or changes in service users’ well-being to the supervisor.  Following company policies and procedures to ensure high-quality care. Understanding the tasks that must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties. 

Training:

Apprenticeship standard is an industry recognised level 2 Adult Care Worker training programme and will be delivered in partnership with Derwentside College. The training will be completed fully within the workplace either over Microsoft teams or in person from a training consultant here at the College. On the job training will be carried out weekly with designated working hours during the working week to support with the apprenticeship qualification.

Training Outcome:

As an apprentice, you will receive structured training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in health and social care. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a formal qualification, with ongoing support from experienced colleagues.

Employer Description:
Here at Eboney Homecare Limited we are a Domiciliary Home Care provider who were established in 2005 and have an Outstanding rating from CQC for the care service we provide.

Working Hours :
Contracted hours + Over time, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience