Apprentice Adult Care Worker

KEYFORT GROUP Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as apprentices. This role offers the chance to develop skills in providing person-centred care, with a focus on supporting individuals in various aspects of their daily lives. As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to secure full-time employment and advance to higher-level qualifications. With a commitment to quality care and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while building a rewarding career in the care sector.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing safe, person-centred support as per individual Care Plans.
• Ability to work in an anti-discriminatory manner and respect individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and person-centred support as detailed in Care Plans.
• Encourage individuals to achieve personal goals and maintain independence.

Skills

Person-centred support

Personal care

Medication support

Cognitive rehabilitation therapy

Positive Behaviour Support

Flexibility & Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard

Level 2 Functional Skills maths/English

Job description

KEYFORT are committed to developing our growing workforce. From the very beginning, we believe that investing in an apprentice means we are investing in the future of quality care at KEYFORT. Following completion of your apprenticeship, we would like to see you progress to become a Regional Team Lead with us, attracting a salary starting from £26,500.

• For the right person, there is an opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress on to higher-level qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide safe and person-centred support to the people we support as detailed in their individual Care Plan.
• Follow agreed Care Plans to support individuals in the following areas (if applicable):
• Personal care
• Medication support
• Activities of daily living
• Moving & Handling
• Managing Finances
• Nursing Care
• Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Have an open-minded approach to the people we support and be flexible, adaptive, and considerate of their needs at all times.
• Work in an anti-discriminatory manner, mindful of the lifestyle, values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual.
• Encourage and enable individuals to achieve personal goals such as:
• Increased social, emotional, and psychological well-being
• Increased physical well-being
• Increased ability to maintain their own home
• Increased independence
• Demonstrate respect for the decisions, likes, and dislikes of the people we support.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect to meet the specific requirements of the individual.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times, in keeping with the Data Protection Act.
• Commit to following safeguarding guidelines to protect the adults or children in your care.
• Ensure the health, well-being, and safety of the people you support by following agreed Care Plans and raising any concerns, including accidents and incidents promptly.
• Collaborate with the Regional Team Leads and Case Managers to regularly review and make recommendations for changes to Care Plans.

Training includes:

• Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
• In-house training
• Level 2 Functional Skills maths/English if required
• Training will be delivered via remote delivery weekly.

This will include a combination of care provision and off-the-job training. Care provision will include working 12-hour shifts including days, waking nights, and sleeping nights. Shifts to be confirmed.