Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Bournemouth

Paragon Skills; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care service in Bournemouth seeks dedicated individuals for a role that includes supporting Service Users in their homes. Responsibilities include maintaining care plans and providing flexible services. The position offers various benefits, including professional development and wellbeing services. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be ready to work unsocial hours.

Benefits

Free staff wellbeing and counselling services

Opportunities for professional development

Access to Blue Light shopping discounts

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and conscientious.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Flexibility in working unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Visit Service Users in their own homes to provide a range of services.
• Assist in completing and updating Care Plans.
• Report any concerns related to Service Users to the line Manager.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Work with a family-run business with experienced and compassionate staff committed to quality care and support.

Your role will include:

• You will be responsible to the Senior Carer/Care Coordinator and through her/him to the Home Care Manager.
• To be reliable, punctual, and conscientious in visiting Service Users in their own homes, providing a range of services which require flexibility and working unsocial hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• To uphold the Company’s ethics regarding equal opportunities and Service User choice.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the Service User and their carers.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Attend Staff Meetings.
• Report any concerns related to Service Users, Health & Safety to your line Manager.
• Assist Senior Carer/Care Coordinators and the Home Care Manager in completing and updating Care Plans.
• Abide by legislative duties concerning Quality and Safeguarding.
• Raise concerns regarding Service Users, yourself, or other staff with your line manager.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures, especially regarding Health & Safety and the no lifting policy.
• Complete required training to meet legislative requirements.
• Accurately complete administration procedures and report writing on time.
• Follow the Company’s dress code, including wearing the uniform and ID badge.
• Cover for colleagues during holidays or sick leave.
• Work responsibly in isolated situations with Service Users, reporting hazards and risks to your line manager.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as designated by the Company.

Benefits include:

• Free staff wellbeing and counselling services.
• Work within the local branch area.
• Opportunities for professional development up to level 5 in Adult Social Care.
• Support in helping vulnerable adults live independently.
• Full induction and Care Certificate.
• Access to Blue Light shopping discounts.
• Annual leave.
• Variety and dynamism in daily tasks.

Skills Required

• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisational skills.

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading apprenticeship provider supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. With an Ofsted Grade 2 rating and a 71.4% achievement rate, we prioritize blended learning with dedicated Personal Tutors. You will be allocated 20% of your working hours for study, enhancing your chances of success. Upon completion of this 12-month apprenticeship, you will earn an Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Prospects

Potential for full-time employment after completing the apprenticeship.