Level 2 Community Carer Apprentice at Choice Care

Location: Choice Care, BB1 3HQ

Job Description

Company Bio

The company was started in 1999 by the managing Director, Andrew Key, in a small office at Eanam Wharf in Blackburn and quickly gained a reputation for providing quality care and support to people in the community in Blackburn.

We provide a wide range of home care assistance from 30 minutes to 24 hours, 365 days a year. The main objective of home care assistance is to maintain a person’s independence as much as possible, for as long as possible. Differing options of support can be selected and includes: washing; dressing; bathing; showers; bed care; toileting; continence care; light housework; meal preparation; administration of medications including oxygen/gas therapies and PEG feeds; support with shopping; accompanying to appointments; and respite care for families or their carer.

Job Role

Studying the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship you would be providing all aspects of daily living to vulnerable people in their own homes, personal care, medication administration, meal prep etc.

Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career as one of our ‘next generation’ carers?

Are you a kind and patient person who loves to help others?

If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join our amazing care teams in Blackburn, Darwen and surrounding areas.

At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties – enabling our clients to live in their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Training Provided

Ideally the apprentice needs a driving licence as the role involves travelling to service users' homes.

Duties and training will include;

Care certificate
Induction course
Taking observations such as blood pressure, oxygen sat’s, temperature etc
Diabetic blood glucose monitoring
End of life care
Managing dementia
Strokes
Care planning
Risk assessments
Falls assessments
Skin assessments
Equipment assessments

Benefits include:

Flexible working hours
Fixed or variable hour contracts
Competitive rates of pay
Paid travel time
Paid waiting time
Paid mileage
Receive your full entitlement of paid annual leave
Employer contributed pension scheme
Paid training time and funded care qualifications
Opportunities for career progression
Supported to be the best carer you can be
Be respected, valued and be part of a successful team
The opportunity to provide advanced levels of care

Being nurse led means that working for us can be an excellent route into other roles such as nursing, clinical practice or social work. So come and join our amazing family of trusted carers and make a difference in someone’s life every day and develop your skills beyond what you thought was possible for yourself.

We are an equal opportunities employer and look forward to meeting you soon.

Person Specification

Desired Skills

Can manage workload effectively

Good communication skills

Things to Consider

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is at the employers’ discretion and is subject to change. If this vacancy has been filled, we will endeavour to support you in finding alternative vacancies.

Does include weekend work.

Ideally the apprentice needs a driving licence as the role involves travelling to service users' homes.