About
Employer description
At Elizabeth Finn we aim to provide the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. These core commitments run through all we do as an organisation and are clear to see when you meet our amazing care staff and whenever you visit our eight unique homes.
Main description
Elizabeth Finn Homes - Grove Court are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant. You will be studying toward your Level 2 Apprenticeship.
No experience required.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our vision is to be the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. Our purpose is to create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society.
We’re an optimistic, future facing company, excited about our next chapter where we can continue to build our services, lead innovation in the care sector and ensure our homes are inclusive places to live and work and we’re looking for new team members to join us on our journey.
- To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes.
- To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence.
- To document care given, in accordance with procedures.
- To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
- To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately
- Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required.
- Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
- Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
- Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used.
- To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.
- It is a condition of service that all information obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to resident affairs is of the utmost confidence.
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Your training course
Adult care worker (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
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
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Health and Social Care (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Other requirements
Working hours
Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.
Future prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 19/01/2025
Salary
£23,041.72 a year
Location
This job is located in Woodbridge, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
