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Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Penzance
£12.5k/yr
Posted 3 months ago

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Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Thyme Care Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their dynamic team as an Adult Care Worker apprentice.

Requirements

  • GCSE in English (grade 3/D)
  • GCSE in Maths (grade 3/D)
  • Driving licence or own transport around the Penzance area
  • Willingness to undertake regular mandatory training
  • Honesty and trustworthiness

Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non-judgemental attitude
  • Patience

Responsibilities

  • Providing personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Companionship
  • Escorting service users when shopping
  • Light domestic duties
  • Overseeing medication
  • End of life care
  • Supporting individuals according to their personal care/support plan
  • Seeking assistance when unsure of tasks
  • Providing information for informed choices
  • Encouraging participation in care delivery
  • Ensuring understanding of agreed support methods
  • Contributing to care plan development
  • Supporting individuals with cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments
  • Upholding dignity in all interactions
  • Demonstrating person-centred care
  • Showing empathy and compassion
  • Supporting individuals with diverse personal/cultural beliefs
  • Using clear and positive communication
  • Employing preferred communication methods of individuals
  • Reducing environmental barriers to communication
  • Verifying understanding
  • Writing clear and concise records and reports
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Recognising and reporting potential abuse
  • Challenging unsafe practices
  • Promoting health and wellbeing
  • Safe moving and handling of people and objects
  • Reducing the spread of infection
  • Ensuring access to fluids, food, and nutrition
  • Maintaining safety and security
  • Following fire safety procedures
  • Using risk assessments for safe support
  • Recognising symptoms of cognitive impairment (e.g., Dementia, learning disabilities, mental health)
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in health and wellbeing
  • Reflecting on work practices
  • Developing skills and knowledge (including core skills in writing, numbers, and IT)
  • Contributing to development plans
  • Working in partnership with others
  • Identifying support for conflicts
  • Working within professional boundaries
  • Applying additional skills for job competency

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Benefits

  • On-the-job training with hands-on experience
  • Specialist training to gain professional knowledge and skills
  • Opportunities to progress within the business (e.g., Senior Carer, Supervisor)
  • Opportunities to springboard to an NHS career

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Application Process

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  • Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026

About Thyme Care Ltd

Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. Their services encompass a wide range of support, including safe moving and handling training, respite care, and comprehensive home care tailored to individual needs. Thyme Care emphasises person-centred care, ensuring that each client’s dignity, privacy, and right to make informed choices are respected. The agency is committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the overall quality of life for its clients while actively involving them and their families in the care process. With a team of qualified carers, Thyme Care aims to provide flexible and attentive support that aligns closely with the unique values and requirements of each service user.

http://www.thymecare.co.uk

Contact

  • Training provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
  • Reference code: VAC2000018425
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Skills

Personal care
Meal preparation
Companionship
Escorting
Light domestic duties
Medication oversight
End of life care
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Driving license
Transport