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Hands-on experience working directly with service users, enhancing your practical skills in health and social care.
Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of vulnerable populations, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Comprehensive training and support from experienced staff and personal tutors, ensuring a strong foundation in care standards.
Structured learning environment with dedicated time (20% of working hours) to focus on study and skill development.
Possibility of securing a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, aiding career stability.
Engagement in diverse tasks including personal care, meal preparation, and social activities, providing a well-rounded experience in caregiving.
The Health and Social Care Apprenticeship with Paragon Skills in Farnham involves supporting service users with their daily living needs while promoting their independence and well-being in accordance with the Care Standards Act (2000). Apprentices will work on a rota basis, including weekends and public holidays, assisting residents with personal care, meal preparation, and general household maintenance. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents’ conditions, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating social engagement and activities.
In addition to on-the-job training, apprentices will benefit from a structured learning environment with assigned personal tutors for academic support. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months, culminating in a Level 2 qualification as an Adult Care Worker, and offers potential for full-time employment upon successful completion. Skills such as communication, attention to detail, and organisation are essential for this role.
In addition to on-the-job training, apprentices will benefit from a structured learning environment with assigned personal tutors for academic support. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months, culminating in a Level 2 qualification as an Adult Care Worker, and offers potential for full-time employment upon successful completion. Skills such as communication, attention to detail, and organisation are essential for this role.
Job Description
To work directly with the service users, looking after their daily living needs and making sure that in conjunction with the manager and other staff, service users are safe, comfortable, healthy and as independent as possible. To work on a rota basis, being required to work some weekends and public holidays as part of a team whose aim is to promote the holistic well being of residents in accordance with the Care Standards Act (2000).
Your role will include;
Skills Required
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship
Prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
To work directly with the service users, looking after their daily living needs and making sure that in conjunction with the manager and other staff, service users are safe, comfortable, healthy and as independent as possible. To work on a rota basis, being required to work some weekends and public holidays as part of a team whose aim is to promote the holistic well being of residents in accordance with the Care Standards Act (2000).
Your role will include;
- To be observant and alert to any changes in condition of residents and report these to the manager/ senior staff immediately.
- To help with the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, religious and social care of frail, disabled and ill service users.
- To help service users with their personal and intimate care needs, giving assistance to feed, wash, dress and toilet those who are unable to do this fully for themselves, whilst also encouraging service users to do as much for themselves as possible (to remain independent) over a 24hr period according to rota requirement.
- To undertake risk assessments in conjunction with the manager/ senior staff.
- To understand and achieve good and appropriate continence, pressure care and nutrition standards.
- To understand and achieve good and appropriate moving and handling standards.
- To assist in the care of personal clothing and general linen by laundering, pressing, cleaning and repairing clothes as required.
- To assist with the preparation of meals, snacks and drinks for residents, visitors and staff.
- To assist with the laying of tables and the serving of meals to residents and to help the more independent to assist themselves.
- To assist with all cleaning and general maintenance tasks throughout the Home as directed by the manager/ senior staff.
- To assist with all laundry and related tasks (for example sluicing, washing, drying and ironing) as directed by the manager/ senior staff.
- To escort and assist residents, as required, in and around the Home (e.g. to and from bathroom, dining room, bedroom, gardens etc).
- To on occasions escort and assist residents, as required, out of the Home (e.g. to and from hospital, home, or on trips out).
- To help residents to keep a tidy and respectful appearance/ room.
- To talk to and encourage residents and family/ friends to engage with each other and with staff in appropriate social (everyday) contact.
- To find out what the residents enjoy to do, to ensure the information is recorded in computer system (in assessments and care plans) and to take part and encourage residents in social activities.
- To undertake all relevant duties on behalf of any long term, respite or day care attendees at the Home.
- To undertake all duties associated with the key worker.
- To undertake any other reasonable task requested/ required by the manager/ senior staff.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship
Prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
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