Apprentice Senior Care Assistants (Nights) -Avery Acer House - Weston-Super-Mare

Qube Learning are working in partnership with The Princes Trust on a new Health Care Sector project for 16–30-year-olds, the age restriction is due to the Prince's Trust funding mandate however any candidate aged 18 or over (due to nature of the role) may apply, but only those who fall into the above age group will be considered for the Princes Trust as well. This project is designed to help people into any role within the sector.

This specific position has been recognised as an opportunity that fits in with the locations and roles we currently working with.

Apply for this fantastic opportunity, you will automatically be invited onto the programme. You will receive tailored support and guidance to help you in your application. After receiving your application, we will contact you to book you in for a short induction, explain more about the programme & role and how we can help you!

The successful candidate will complete the Senior Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification lasting 15 months, Maths & English Functional skills included if needed.
During your apprenticeship you will have a dedicated Skills Tutor, who will make regular appointments virtually or face to face, to support you throughout your qualification.

Our brilliant Care Assistants undertake the following tasks:
Provide person centred care and personal care to residents in all aspects of their daily living.
Responsible for the ordering, administration and auditing of prescribed medication to residents.
Supporting residents at meal times, in accordance with their individual needs.
Ensure all areas are kept tidy, pleasant and comfortable, including Bedrooms and Communal Areas.
Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and undertaking all reasonable work instructions promptly.
Providing support to colleagues, through leadership by example, mentoring and coaching, acting as a positive role model, enabling the care team to deliver high standards.
Actively participating in the person centred care planning process, by implementing, continuously developing, evaluating and reviewing plans through routine assessment or the changing needs of individual residents. Communication of changes to the wider team and management.
Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and acting upon all reasonable work instructions promptly. Communicating effectively to the wider team, including multi-disciplinary teams, handovers, team meetings, actively contributing to ensure the well-being of all residents.
Take reasonable care of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults or the need for maintenance or replacement.
Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff.
Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of residents and fire safety and evacuation procedures.
Take an active interest in your personal and professional development by, contributing to supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and training.
Contribute to the personal and professional development of colleagues by, undertaking supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and identification of training needs.
Develop positive professional relationships with residents, visitors and colleagues.
Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.