Apprentice Care Assistant

St Monica Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bath is seeking an apprentice to support individuals living with dementia and other health issues. This role includes assisting with daily care tasks and building strong relationships with residents. Ideal candidates will require GCSEs in English and Maths and possess essential communication and organizational skills. The role offers a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Adult Care Worker, offering invaluable experience and potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Access to free gym and pool

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Subsidised staff meals

Blue Light discount

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop an understanding of people living with dementia and other health issues.
• Assist individuals with personal care/support plans.
• Promote health and wellbeing of the individuals supported.
• Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion in support.
• Ensure dignity is central to all interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Non-judgmental

Patience

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop an understanding of people living with dementia and other mental and physical health issues
• Build strong relationships with the team and colleagues from different departments
• Learn and develop an understanding of food nutrition
• Assist with food choices, serving drinks and assisting with eating/drinking, Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
• Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
• Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
• Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
• Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
• Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
• Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
• Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
• Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual's needs, wishes and preferences
• Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
• Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
• Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
• Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
• Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
• Demonstrate they can check for understanding
• Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
• Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
• Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
• Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
• Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
• Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
• Move people and objects safely
• Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
• Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
• Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
• Carry out fire safety procedures when required
• Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
• Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
• Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
• Reflect on your own work practices
• Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
• Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
• Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
• Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
• Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
• Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Training schedule

• Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will take place at your place of work
• After your induction, you will be working 30 hours per week with protected time to complete apprenticeship work
• Support from your team, line manager and the apprentice lead and the apprenticeship provider
• Support to complete the Care Certificate

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a kind heart, a compassionate nature, and a desire to make a real difference? Earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. Along the way, you'll build hands‑on experience in a real working environment and receive ongoing support to help you thrive in your chosen career.

Qualifications

• GCSE in: English (grade 4/C)
• GCSE in: Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Key skills & attributes

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience, Punctuality and professionalism. Caring and compassionate nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Patience and understanding. Willingness to undergo relevant training and development. Understanding the importance of reliability in a care setting.

About St Monica Trust

Since the Trust was founded we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of older people. Over 1,200 colleagues work hard together to continue and develop the ideals that Monica Wills had back in the 1920's. Thanks to the income we receive from our endowment fund we've made amazing things happen over the years. Today, we're still as forward thinking and innovative as we've ever been. We now deliver care and well‑being in five retirement villages in and around the Bristol area. Our fifth, The Chocolate Quarter, recently opened in Keynsham - on the site of the old Cadbury chocolate factory! Each of these villages is there to offer high quality care and support for older people in various stages of their life. Yes, each village offers a care home or sheltered accommodation. But they also offer something much more valuable: independence. The villages have things like shops, a gym, a hairdresser, restaurants… everything to give our residents a real feeling of
Access to free gym and pool (where applicable). Discounts on shopping, holidays, insurance and days out. Blue Light. Subsidised staff meals.

After this apprenticeship

• While not guaranteed, the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position with St Monica Trust after completion of your apprenticeship
• A qualification that you can use to support other work opportunities or progression within the health & social care sector