Empathia Ltd / Adult Care Apprentice
Adult Care Level 2
Job description
As an adult care apprentice you will be a key member of the team. Your daily activities may include:
- Planning and completing activities with the service users that will enhance their quality of life
- Assisting service users with their personal care needs including getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet
- Helping to prepare meals and drinks
- Completing service user records and paperwork in line with legislation
- Ensuring health and safety is followed at all times and the require standards are met
This position would suit a candidate with a friendly and approachable manner, who is able to work on their own initiative and prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is for those individuals who wish to provide frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, daycare centres, residential/nursing homes and other care-based environments. The adult care worker would need to have the right values and behaviours whilst developing competencies and skills which provides high-quality, compassionate care and support.
Employer information
Empathia was founded on a deep commitment to community-based care — and a belief that people deserve compassionate, personalised support at home.
Additional information
Requirements
English: GCSE 4-9 or equivalent qualifcation is desired.
Maths: GCSE 4-9 or equivalent qualifcation is desired.
Prospects
There may be the opportunity to continue your employment at the end of the level 2 apprenticeship and progress to level 3.
Training provided
You will be working towards:
Level 2 - Adult Care Apprenticeship Certificate
Functional Skills in Maths and English Level 1 or 2 (as appropriate)
Considerations
Due to the nature of this role, applicants will need to have valid driving licence and a car.
