Apprentice Care Assistant

HEALTHCARE HOMES GROUP LIMITED; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group Limited is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our care team as an apprentice care worker. The role offers a thorough induction and ongoing training within a supportive, family-like culture across our care homes in the South and East of England.

You will undertake an Adult Care Worker level 2 course through Lifetime Training Group Limited, with a 33-hour work week across day and night shifts, over a 1 year 3 month duration.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is important for accurate resident records.
• Good customer care and a patient, compassionate approach is needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Education

Adult care worker (level 2)

Job description

Introduction

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home.

About the Employer

Caring is at the heart of everything we do.

Not just for our residents, but for our teams as well.

Our values – Committed, Compassionate and Caring – set out our work culture. A culture where every member of our team supports and cares for each other with the same dedication as we do our residents and clients. We seek to nurture a strong sense of family across Healthcare Homes and combine this with the added strengths and benefits of being a large-scale provider.

Founded in 2005, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and enhance the quality of life for every resident and service user in our care.

As a group, we operate almost 60 residential, nursing and specialist care homes, live-in care and homecare operations across the South and East of England.

What You'll Do

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

Training Outcome

Ongoing development and support.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 33hrs per week - Day Shifts - 8am to 8pm33hrs per week - Night Shifts - 8pm to 8am

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED