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SalaryAdult Care Worker Level 2 Apprentice
Age UK Gateshead
£ 184.80 - 35 hours per week
Working week: Mon - Fri 8.30am till 4.30pm shifts vary
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Role and responsibilities
To escort one of Age UK Gateshead vehicles as a passenger assistant when required in accordance with Age UK policies and procedures.
To ensure the care and safety of customers during journeys.
To help customers, by using planned care, with all personal care tasks, mobility problems and assisting in the use of care aids.
Help in the promotion of cognitive and physical activities for customers through outings, conversation and other activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreational interests, reminiscence.
To assist in setting tables and trays, serving meals, supporting customers over mealtimes, preparing light meals, to wash up and undertaking light cleaning duties as required.
Be a team player with a willingness to listen and learn.
To observe customers’ personal and organisational confidentiality at all levels.
To participate in training courses and activities as required.
To carry out any other duties as directed by the Chief Executive.
Required Skills
- Patience and caring character
Training and support
Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, weve tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, youll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Adult Care Worker Level 2Apprenticeship qualification
Adult Care Worker Level 2
