Apprentice Adult Care Assistant

As a member of the Care Team, your role and main duties will consist of:

Support service users in order to help them maintain or achieve independence and self-determination. Whilst this may entail acceptable risk taking, due regard must be given to service users safety To support the implementation of care plans and treatment programmes, and record progress in conjunction with the Therapy Team and Management Team To assist in providing service users with all aspects of their physical care, with special emphasis on encouraging their independence Be involved in and promotion of the emotional and psychological needs of service users to instil confidence by encouraging feelings of security and personal worth To assist staff in supporting service users to participate in domestic tasks (e.g. cooking, laundry, care of linen and clothes, washing up and other kitchen duties, cleaning and bed making) with a view to them regaining independence Ensure the effective and safe use of equipment and other aids that have been assessed and provided to individuals Assist with the control of infection including the safe disposal of clinical waste, following infection control policies and procedures To have due regard at all times for the comfort, well-being and self-respect of all service users Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, communities and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes are reached for individuals Ensure that all activity is accurately documented in the appropriate records for continuity of care in accordance with policies and procedures To attend in service training and external training as appropriate, consistent with job role and responsibilities To be aware of own training needs and be committed to your own continuing professional development Report any accidents/complaints/untoward incidents to the Management Team in a timely fashion and in accordance with existing policies and procedures To report any incident of ill treatment to a resident, to the Manager and, if not satisfied with appropriateness of the action taken, to Senior Management It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment, in line with the Equality Act 2010 The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Adult Care Worker Qualification. 

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace and you will receive regular visits from a college assessor.

The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off the Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include:

Fire Awareness Prevent Safeguarding Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity

Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship is a fixed term contract However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday and Sunday on a Rota System - to include some weekends and bank holidays. Between the hours of: 7am & 7pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Empathy,Safeguarding,Data Protection,Confidentiality,Equality,Flexibility,Professionalism,Respect for others