Earn While You Learn: Care Support Apprentice

LMP Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring @ Home is offering a Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship in Swindon. You will gain hands-on experience supporting adults with daily needs while earning and learning. The role includes travelling to multiple homes delivering person-centred care.

The programme lasts 13 months with 30 hours per week and shifts including evenings and weekends. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• GCSEs in English and Maths desirable.
• Pre-employment checks will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Visiting multiple homes delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care to individuals in their own homes and/or supported living settings.
• Support with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals and hydration.
• Provide medication support where trained, competent and authorised.
• Encourage independence, wellbeing and participation in social and community activities.
• Observe and report changes in individuals health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and Caring@Home Ltd policies and procedures.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety and infection control requirements.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, colleagues and other professionals.

Skills

Flexible

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative skills

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Caring @ Home is offering a Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship in Swindon. You will gain hands-on experience supporting adults with daily needs while earning and learning. The role includes travelling to multiple homes delivering person-centred care.

The programme lasts 13 months with 30 hours per week and shifts including evenings and weekends. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to apply.