Apprentice Carer (Level 2/Intermediate)
- Employer
- Kent Training and Apprenticeships
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
- Salary
- £7.38
- Closing date
- 30 Jun 2019
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Employer Description
Blair Park is a care home for up to 43 residents with a dementia. We provide 24 hour care and attention 365 days of the year.
We encourage training and will support staff with regular supervisions.
Description of Vacancy
Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? As a carer you will support our residents with all aspects of their personal care, whilst trying to encourage them to maintain as much independence as possible with a safe environment.
We like to encourage a family atmosphere - is this something you would like to be a part of?
Providing hands on care and attention for vulnerable older people with dementia.
Assisting people to the toilet - ensuring personal hygiene needs are met.
Ensuring residents privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
You may need to assist someone with feeding if they are unable.
There is likely to be some manual handling of people but training will be given.
Hours
Seven days a week needs to be covered, including weekends on a rota basis.
Shift pattern days will be:
7am - 1pm - 1/2 hour unpaid break
1pm - 8pm - 1/2 hour unpaid break
7am - 8pm - 1 hour unpaid break that can be split up
Shift pattern on nights if you are 18 and over will be:
8pm - 7am - 1 hour unpaid break that can be split up
Skills Required
We need someone who is kind and caring and wants to make a difference to others lives.
Someone who can listen and put into action what they have learned.
Apprenticeship carers who will work and earn whilst undertaking training to the Level 2 Health and Social Care diploma. If an Apprentice already has the Level 2, we will support up to the Level 3 whilst they work and earn money.
Personal Qualities
Kind
Caring
Listens
Has empathy
Wants to make a difference
Qualifications Needed
GCSE A-D in maths and English or equivalent
Training Provided
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.
Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.
Important Information
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.
KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.
Company
Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.
- Website
- http://www.kenttrainingandapprenticeships.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 03000422916
- Location
-
Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB
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