Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Farnham inFarnham inFarnham PUBLISHED FRI 6 DEC 2024

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Hands-on experience, Gain practical skills while working directly with service users and addressing their daily living needs.

Comprehensive training, Benefit from an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rated training program with a dedicated Personal Tutor for support.

Flexible work hours, Work on a rota basis, which allows for flexibility and the possibility of varied experiences through different shifts.

Opportunities for independence, Assist service users to maintain their independence while also providing necessary care, fostering a sense of empowerment.

Career progression, Complete the apprenticeship with the potential for a full-time role, enhancing job stability and career advancement.

Holistic resident care, Engage in the comprehensive care of residents, addressing their physical, emotional, and social well-being, making a meaningful impact.

Community engagement, Participate in social activities with residents, helping to build relationships and promote a positive environment.

The Health and Social Care Apprenticeship position in Farnham with Paragon Skills involves direct interaction with service users to support their daily living needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and holistic well-being in compliance with the Care Standards Act (2000). Apprentices will work on a rota that includes weekends and public holidays, assisting residents with personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining a tidy environment. Effective communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills are essential, and trainees will undertake risk assessments and encourage residents' independence while providing physical, emotional, and social care.

The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and includes dedicated study time, allowing participants to gain an Adult Care Worker – Level 2 qualification. Paragon Skills boasts a strong training reputation, offering personalized support through a designated tutor, with the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the program.

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;

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

Training

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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