Introduction

The role of the Social Care Worker is to support adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health disorders in their day-to-day life, ensuring the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

About the Employer

Choice Care is one of the UK's leading specialist care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex needs. We have over 30 years' experience of delivering consistently high standards of residential care and supported living services. We believe everyone we support can achieve extraordinary things. Our uniquely individualised approach gives everybody the support they need to progress at their own pace towards a positive, more independent future.

What You'll Do

As Social Care Worker Apprentice, you will be working to support adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health disorders in their day-to-day life.

Your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Providing physical care and support to our residents in accordance with each residents' care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences
Carry out personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
Administering medication in line with the training received and following the company medicines policy
Assisting and getting involved in the residents' daily activities, hobbies or outgoings
Keep in line with all company's policies and procedures and values
Get to know the people we support and support them to live a safe, happy and fulfilling life
Develop an open, honest and considerate working relationship with residents
To safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support
Keep accurate written records, ensuring information is shared appropriately with other staff members whilst maintaining confidentiality and date protection requirements in line with CHOICE CARE policies
Complete, attend and keep up to date with all necessary training as required
Work as part of a team that strives to support and lift residents and each other
Ensure that people we support, and their families are treated with respect, dignity and equality

You will also be entitled to some fantastic benefits such as;

Training and development
Wagestream - access to stream up to 30% of your earnings ahead of payd
Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
Monthly prize draw
Refer a friend and earn up to £500
Sick pay
Blue light card eligibility

At Choice Care Group, as a Social Care Worker Apprentice, you will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 15-months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Training Outcome

Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to progress onto higher level qualifications.

Skills Required

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, on a shift pattern basis including bank holidays, weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

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