Apprentice Care Assistant

Apprentice Care Assistant

Location: Leicester (LE2) , Leicester View map Salary: Unspecified Date posted: 04/05/2012 18:05 Job type:Permanent Company: CQM Learning Contact: Jenna Holmes Ref: Totaljobs/SL08 Job ID: 53366724

This apprenticeship is available to all age groups; however full government funding is only available to 16-24 year olds.

The Apprenticeship:

Working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, you will be supported by an Assessor in completing your Apprenticeship.

Your Qualification will consist of:

A competence based qualification (Diploma)

A knowledge based qualification (Technical Certificate)

Key skills are a requirement of every framework, these include Literacy and Numeracy (learners may be required to complete other key skills depending on the framework they undertake)

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

The Opportunity:

A vacancy has arisen for an Apprentice Care Assistant based in Leicester. Whilst completing your apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience and perform a variety of duties, which will aid you in completing your qualification.

An essential part of the role will be to:

Assist Residents to get in and get out of bed.Assist in providing a happy and caring atmosphere and be involved in the general activities of the Home;Provide physical care along the lines of bathing, personal care, toileting, caring, and entertaining;

Among other duties you may be expected to carry out the following tasks:

Assess each residents needs and progress;Create a safe and positive learning environment;Provide leisure and creative opportunities;Liaise with residents families;Work in cooperation with other healthcare professionals;

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience in this sector is not essential; however, the ideal apprentice must show a strong drive and determination to succeed. Good organisational skills and timekeeping, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn will stand you in good stead to succeed in this apprenticeship. As this role focuses on patient centred care, a passion for providing high quality care to the elderly/vulnerable is desirable. Excellent personal presentation. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to prioritise their time effectively, identify their own learning needs and take steps to meet those needs, create a positive learning environment and attend any training as required.

The Essentials:

Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week. Work 5 days out of 7. Hours; 8-2pm & 2-8pm

Salary: 2.60 per hour (national minimum wage for apprentices)

Location: Leicester