Care Support Apprentice (Level 2) – Home Care, 30h/wk

LMP Group

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 12,000 - 15,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Caremark Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire is offering a Care Support Apprenticeship in the Cambridge area. The role involves visiting clients’ homes to provide personal care, companionship, and light domestic tasks, with 30 hours per week over 13 months and a Level 2 Apprenticeship standard.

The salary starts at £8.00 per hour with an automatic pay increase after one year for 19+ year olds. Pre-employment checks include DBS and right-to-work verifications, and online training is supported by a

Qualifications

A caring, reliable, and positive attitude.
Enjoy helping others and making a difference.
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Commitment to providing respectful and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.