(App874) Apprentice Care Worker Level 3

Job purpose: To provide care and support to customers, following care plans and policies appropriately.

Key responsibilities:

• Encourage customers to take control of how they choose to live their life using a person-centred approach
• Assist with personal care and support as required (to both male and female customers)
• Follow and implement customers care and support plans
• Monitor and record the administration of medication as per prescribed by the customers GP
• Assist in the planning of recreational/social/vocational/educational events and activities, supporting the customer as necessary during such activities
• To ensure that the philosophy of excellence is implemented in practise
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with policy and procedure
• Attend training sessions and meetings as requested; participate in development activities to maintain skills/knowledge in keeping with the role
• Ensure effective and regular communication takes place between fellow team members
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times

Administration:

• To have a working knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure these are put into practice
• To ensure that all administrative records and documentation as required are completed legibly and on time
• To follow all local protocols within the service setting
• Equality and diversity

Welcome Independent Living is a company committed to equality for all people, the post holder will be responsible to adhere to and implement the equality and diversity policy.

Professional development:

Meet with Line Manager on a regular basis to assess own performance against agreed objectives and identify development needs.

Training

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3.

After the apprenticeship

To be discussed at the end of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

All applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.