Job Description
Anchor are the largest not for profit provider of Care for the over 55's in the UK. We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Care Assistant.
If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this could be just the perfect opportunity for you!
As an apprentice you will learn to:
- Enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care
- Promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care, which meets care quality commissions (CQC) fundamental standards and support happy living for the years ahead
- Comply with CQC fundamental standards and Anchors policies and procedures at all times
- Prioritise tasks as appropriate
- Escalate concerns/issues as appropriate
- Record accurate and legible documentation
- Deliver a care plan
- Identify and report signs of poor practice or abuse
- Identify and ensure health and safety standards are met
Within the first 12 weeks of your induction period you will:
- Gain the ability to read, understand and contribute to care plans
- Learn about Health and safety in the workplace
- Complete all Statutory and Mandatory Training
- Care Certificate 15 standards
Apprenticeship Highlights:
- You will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification
- You will receive onsite training with an award winning training provider who will support and guide you throughout your Apprenticeship journey
- Gain life skills
- Gain confidence
Personal Qualities :
We are looking for someone with a caring nature, an approachable attitude and commitment and passion to providing high quality care.
Skills Required :
No experience required but you must have the desire to learn new skills, the ability to work as part of a team and individually and the ability to prioritise and plan around customers' needs.
Future Prospects :
We have big growth plans to ensure we can support the growing demand for care and aim to 'grow our own' talent. Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position and the opportunity to progress within the company.
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