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Apprentice Support Worker

Homesteads
Pay: £168.75 Text
Location: Essex Stanford-Le- Hope United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Apr 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02391466
Health/Medical 2017-02-14 2017-03-31

Job Description

Are you a caring and reliable person? If you have a passion to work in the health and social care industry, this fantastic opportunity for a Health Care Assistant could be right for you.



Your role will be based at The Homestead in Stanford-Le-Hope where you will play a key part in supporting and meeting the basic physical and social needs of the residents, in a way that maintains their dignity, privacy and independence. You will receive ongoing support and development that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career within health and social care.



If you are successful candidate for this position, you will be expected to provide a high level of service to the residents.

Some of your duties could include:




  • Observing and report any changes in the condition of residents

  • Making a friendly and homely environment for residents

  • Assisting other staff to lift and turn bedridden residents

  • Helping residents to move around and communicate

  • Helping to shower and bathe the residents

  • Assisting residents with dressing and eating

  • Making sure that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen is available for residents

  • Serving meals



This is just a sample of some of the tasks you might be performing - it is a very varied role.


Personal Qualities :

  • You will need the passion to work in health and social care, and be friendly, caring, reliable, punctual and honest.



Skills Required :

  • You will need good communication and team working skills, as well as a willingness to learn and progress.



Future Prospects : This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career within care. Fantastic training, initially working towards an NVQ Level 2 in care, with the opportunity to progress to a level 3 qualification after.

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