Job Description

Health and Social Care Apprenticeship, Level 2 Adult Care Worker and Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker.

Please note at this time, we are unable to accept international applications as this specific apprenticeship is designed for school leavers who have lived within the UK for the last three years or more.

Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing of our Risedale community, through excellent care and innovation. We strive to:

Provide high quality care for our residents and families. Provide education, training and empower our staff. Provide and inclusive and supportive culture. Engage with and adapt to the needs of the local community.

Responsibilities of our Health and Social Care Apprentice team member:-

We place our residents at the heart of all that we do. In partnership with Lakes College, our Health and Social Care Apprentice work alongside our experienced team, caring for the complex day to day needs of our much loved residents within our homes. We create a safe, supportive and respectful environment. Assisting our residents with their personal care whilst maintaining dignity and respect. Encouraging and supporting food and drink intake. Seeing each resident as an individual and adapting yourself to them. Being a friend to the residents; being there to listen to them, support them and enable them to live the life they want to live. Helping our residents to engage in activities. Updating and maintaining our resident's records. Communicating with family members as well as other health care professionals. Taking pride in our work and are committed to high standards and innovation.
We harness an open culture of acceptance, learning and development. No experience is required as we provide quality training and opportunities for you to progress.

Working for us, we offer career progression including:-

Excellent training, including induction and the national Care Certificate qualification. Support from mentors and experienced managers to help you fulfil your potential. Apprenticeships in Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Working through the mandatory and optional units, our apprenticeships allows you to gain hands on experiences which is vital for a career in health and social care.

We also offer:-

Travel allowance for our Aldingham and St Cuthberts team members. Bank holidays are paid as double time. Uniform is provided. Enrolment into NEST pension. The Blue Light card which gives national discounts of every day items such as clothing and groceries.

Requirements of a Health and Social Care Apprentice team member:-

To be kind and compassionate with a positive can do attitude. Assisting our vulnerable residents should be a natural instinct. If GCSE English and math has not been achieved, attendance to Functional Skills classes with an end of term exam will be required. To be honest, we believe in equality for all residents and staff. To have the ability to work independently and part of a team. Excellent communications skills. The job involves working within one of our care homes in Barrow in Furness or at Aldingham, LA12 9RT. All work placements will take place within one of our homes giving you the opportunity to gain different skills and putting them into practice . Working 37.5 hours per week, starting at 7.45am till 4pm and when you are ready, our apprentice team will go on to work full shifts, 7.45am till 9pm over three days per week. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, paid for by us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person