Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship

Adult Care Apprenticeship at Caremark Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire

Start your career in care with our Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship. Gain valuable hands-on experience supporting adults with their daily needs while earning, learning, and developing the skills needed for a rewarding career in health and social care.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds


• Working Week: Monday - Sunday (30 hours per week, shift to be confirmed)


• Hours: 30 hours per week


• Duration: 13 months


• Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification


• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor


• Location: Unit 7, Grange Park, Broadway, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TA


• Website: 
  

  https://www.caremark.co.uk/cambridge-and-south-cambridgeshire/

  
  

As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will:

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Team working


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience


• Physical fitness
  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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