Care Assistant Apprentice

Job Purpose

As a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, you will support clients with their day-to-day care needs, including personal care, bathing, dressing, mobility and mealtimes. You will help support their physical and mental wellbeing, encourage independence and provide companionship and practical support.

You will be expected to provide care with kindness and compassion, always respecting clients' dignity, privacy and individual needs. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality, keeping care records up to date and following Park House policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Support clients with their personal care needs, including bathing (bath, bed bath or shower), washing and dressing, foot and nail care, shampooing, shaving, hair care, mouth care and denture care.
• Assist clients with using a bedpan, toilet or portable commode, as well as getting into and out of bed and preparing for bedtime.
• Encourage clients to take part in activities that support their physical and mental wellbeing. This may include talking, reading, going for walks or day trips, helping with hobbies and assisting with writing where needed.
• Provide support and comfort to clients receiving palliative care, ensuring their dignity and individual needs are always respected.
• Assist with serving meals and drinks and carry out general domestic duties as required.
• Respond to emergency call bells, welcome visitors, answer telephone calls and attend to the door when required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to clients, their care and all matters relating to Park House.
• Follow Park House's Health and Safety policies and procedures, including COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
• Keep care records accurate and up to date, ensuring all relevant information is recorded appropriately.
• Attend relevant training and take an active part in learning and development as part of the level 2 apprenticeship.

Training

Park House is committed to providing the right level of training and support to help each apprentice develop in their role. This will include one-to-one guidance, shadowing experienced members of staff, face-to-face training, compliance training and manual handling.

Apprentices will also receive support with online training and coursework. Regular supervision and reviews will take place to discuss progress, identify any areas where further support may be needed and ensure the apprentice feels confident in their role.

Training and ongoing support will be tailored to each individual, taking into account their previous experience, learning needs and progress throughout the apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

Opportunities for career progression, with the potential to develop into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker role and progress into more senior positions within Park House.

Things to consider

Park House is happy to consider applicants with no previous experience and provide training from the ground up, supporting them to develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards expected within the home. Previous experience in a care setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Park House is looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting others.
• Willing to learn, develop and grow within the role.
• Previous care experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and CQC standards, or is willing to develop this knowledge.
• Has basic IT skills and is comfortable using computers, as much of the care documentation and day-to-day administration is completed electronically.
• Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team.

Please be aware that Park House has cats on the premises. Applicants should take this into consideration if they have any allergies to cats.

A satisfactory DBS check is essential for this role. Applicants must successfully complete the DBS process before they can start employment. Park House will arrange and carry out the DBS check in-house. The start date will depend on how quickly the check is processed and the results are received.

To be considered for the apprenticeship, applicants must have been a UK resident for at least three years. Some exceptions may apply, and applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.