Home Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 2

We know ICare
is a thriving and fun place to work when you feel free to be authentic
yourself; so we strive to do things better for our people; whether it’s getting
the most out of your personal and professional aspirations, opportunity to
build a long lasting career in our organisation, to have genuine belonging and
wellbeing, or to have a sense of purpose that brings enjoyment and fulfilment
to your everyday work.
A day in the life of a Care Worker
Our clients are
individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. This will require you
to be a good listener and communicator, have empathy towards others, and be
respectful and observant.
- Provide personal
care and support to individuals in their own homes
- Assist with
daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help with meal
preparation and feeding
- Administer
medication as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with
mobility and transfers
- Perform light
housekeeping tasks
- Friendly, positive, and supporting
attitude
- Passion for helping those in need and
wanting to make a real difference
- Dedication in putting other people’s needs
first and going the extra mile
- Ability to work alone and as part of a
team
- Willingness to work flexibly and reliably
- Ability to work independently and follow
care plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanour
- Ability to handle confidential information
with sensitivity
- Willing to go through necessary background
checks.
Must haves
- Friendly, positive, and supporting
attitude
- Passion for helping those in need and
wanting to make a real difference
- Dedication in putting other people’s needs
first and going the extra mile
- Ability to work alone and as part of a
team
- Willingness to work flexibly and reliably
- Ability to work independently and follow
care plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanour
- Ability to handle confidential information
with sensitivity
- Provide
companionship and emotional support- Administrative duties including record
keeping
If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated Care Workers and contribute to the well-being of individuals in need.
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care Worker Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Qualifications required
Level 2 a minimum of English and maths grades A*- D (9-5) (or equivalent) are desirable or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2
Skills required
Effective team player
Prospects
Further supported qualifications and
training.
Ability to explore and learn other areas
of the business.
Multiple career path opportunities.
Qualification / Standard : ST0005 Adult Care Worker
Duration 12 Months