Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Exciting opportunity to start a rewarding career in Health & Social Care with our organisation as a Care Assistant Apprentice. Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications, & develop the skills & confidence needed to make a real difference to the lives of older people in a supportive & caring environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The role will include:

• Attending college, training sessions, workshops and study days as required by the apprenticeship programme.
• Completing all mandatory training and apprenticeship coursework within agreed timescales.
• Working towards successful completion of the Care Certificate and Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
• Providing person-centred care and support to residents, promoting dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing at all times.
• Assisting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility support.
• Supporting residents with nutrition and hydration, including assistance at mealtimes where appropriate.
• Assisting residents to participate in social, recreational and well-being activities.
• Learning how to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in residents' physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Developing positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Completing care records and documentation accurately under supervision.
• Participating in team meetings, supervision sessions and development reviews.
• Following all company policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Promoting a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

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

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Adult care worker (level 2)

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.