Location: Accrington, BB5 5TW
To apply click here: Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (Level 2 Intermediate) (blackburn.ac.uk)
Job Description
- To work alongside a team of carers, assisting in providing person centred care and supporting our service users with their planned care, whilst gaining qualifications and experience in the care sector.
- You will be working as an Apprentice Care Assistant.
- Supporting our service users throughout the day
- Assisting with personal care
- Assisting at meal times and serving beverages
- Assisting and participating in the activities program
- Interacting with Service users throughout the day
- Interacting with other Care Staff throughout the day
- Interacting with service users’ families and friends
We are a ‘GOOD’ rated Care Home with CQC
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Desired skills
- Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
- Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
- Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
- Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead Senior Care office teams and other social and health care professionals
- Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
- Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
- Excellent time keeper who is organized and reliable
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice
- Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance
- Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job
- This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body
- Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)
Personal qualities
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Good communication skills
- Work well as part of a team
- Must want to make a positive difference to our service users lives
Other Information
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Disability Confident
Employer is not registered as Disability Confident
Description
Altham Care Home is one of Hyndburn’s most prestigious care homes. Our dedicated, highly trained staff offer 24-hour care in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with an emphasis on providing a high quality of life. As a home away from home, we offer privacy, enjoyment and convenience for all who choose to live here.
Our aim at Altham Care Home is to provide a high standard of personalized care in comfortable surroundings. Whilst doing so, we will always encourage independence, maintain self-respect and preserve dignity, so that our residents can lead a full and satisfying life.
Address
Burnley Road,
Clayton-le-Moors,
Accrington,
Lancashire,
BB5 5TW
Training to be provided
- Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 1 English and maths Functional Skills (if required)
Apprenticeship standard
Adult care worker
