Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Introduction

Start a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day. Through the Adult Care Worker apprenticeship, you’ll earn while you learn, gain valuable hands-on experience and develop the skills and confidence to help adults live safely, independently and with dignity.

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award
Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

What You'll Do

As a Care Support Apprentice, you will:

• Support clients with their morning and evening routines, including getting in and out of bed, dressing, washing, bathing and toileting.
• Assist clients with mobility, physical disabilities, continence needs and the safe use of personal aids and equipment.
• Care for clients who are temporarily unwell, including providing support with bed care, eating and drinking where required.
• Provide compassionate care and support to clients who are receiving end-of-life care.
• Promote clients’ mental and physical wellbeing through conversation, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreational activities.
• Assist with light household duties, including making and changing beds, general tidying, light cleaning and emptying commodes.
• Support with clients’ laundry and clothing where required.
• Prepare and serve light meals and drinks, set tables and trays, clear away and wash up.
• Complete accurate care records, contribute to client reviews and participate in training activities.
• Follow all Caremark policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Promptly report any significant changes in a client’s health, wellbeing or circumstances to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.
• Encourage clients to maintain their independence, choice and dignity wherever possible.

Training Outcome

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4 / C
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 / C

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Sunday (30 hours per week, shifts to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: E-TRAINING LIMITED