This job description is not an exhaustive list. You are expected to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested of you by your line manager.

Where you'll work

Unit 11, Colchester Business Centre
1 George Williams Way
Colchester CO1 2JS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)

What you'll learn
Course contents

• Apply national standards, organisational policies and procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.
• Follow national legislation, policies and guidance in adult social care settings, relating to health and safety within the scope of own role.
• Consider the human rights of individuals in adult social care settings, in line with organisational policies relating to equity, diversity and inclusion to support an open culture.
• Demonstrate a duty of candour, and duty of care acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
• Apply a person-centred, co-produced approach when developing relationships with individuals to support their health and wellbeing.
• Assist with conducting risk assessments, which focus on positive risk taking, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Apply the principles of positive and proactive care and support for those with lived experience to proactively avoid or reduce escalation, de-escalate, and manage conflict.
• Customise information, advice and guidance to individuals with or without capacity or their representative to make informed, independent choices and decisions.
• Adapt approach to care and support for individuals with lived experience to meet their current and evolving cognitive and physical needs and conditions.
• Recognise and respect how an individuals capacity determines their ability to make informed decisions about their needs.
• Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of changes in the physical and mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing of those with lived experience, and monitor, record and report changes.
• Use appropriate communication methods that are adapted to respond to the needs of individuals, stakeholders and family members in adult social care settings, including verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication.
• Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing of self.
• Use record keeping systems to maintain clear and accurate records of interactions with individuals, and others ensuring security of information and data.
• Apply methods of digital working and communication and new care technologies to support improvements in own work setting.
• Record learning opportunities in line with organisational policies that support lifelong learning and meet the relevant standards.
• Record, use feedback and supervision to improve own practice to identify and support the development of individual goals and career opportunities.
• Contribute and agree to the personal development plan demonstrating support required for new learning goals and reflection on actual practice.
• Monitors safe and effective administration of medicines in accordance with national and organisational policies and the limitations of own role.

Training schedule
The apprentice will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard including the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Care. Apprentices will receive 1-to-1 tutor support from an assessor with tuition arranged on an individual basis.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: maths and English (grade A*-E/9-2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements
Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the requirements of the role working within people's own homes. The role will also involve working at our other locations. Applicants must demonstrate strong values and a positive work ethic. The people we support rely on colleagues who are dependable, punctual, patient and empathetic. A caring, proactive, can-do attitude is essential, alongside a commitment to respecting each person’s rights, dignity, choices and independence.

About this employer

Care Givers Limited is an established and growing care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred services across North Essex. We provide personal, emotional and practical support to adults, children and young people in their own homes, educational settings and the wider community. Our services include domiciliary care, supported living, residential care, supported accommodation and children’s services. Our vision is to promote choice, dignity and independence wherever possible, enabling each person to achieve positive outcomes and live a fulfilling life.

https://www.caregiversdirect.co.uk/

Company benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Onsite parking
• Employee of the Quarter awards
• Paid training

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). We would want to develop the apprentice into a team leader role within 18 months and then into management within 3 years.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Colchester