We are a leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK. We deliver exceptional* 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. As a charitable organisation, our focus is on providing high-quality care and running a sustainable and thriving family of homes. This means your care fees fund care, not shareholder profits. Any surplus we generate is invested back into our services and used to continually improve the experience of our residents.

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Overview:

We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistants to support our residents . Each shift is different and could include providing personal care, helping with activities , or just being a friendly face to chat to. There will be some flexibility in the days worked and overtime will be available to cover holidays and sickness.

Day to Day responsibilities:

Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
To assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying.
Monitor the needs of the residents, informing a senior member of staff on duty of any emergency situation or concern about their well-being.
Undertake the role of key worker with a group of residents under the supervision of a senior member of staff
Promote mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system. Talking to them, taking them out and sharing with then in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Make and change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning and empty commodes.
Inspect, launder and mend residents’ clothes where necessary.
Set tables and trays, assist with serving meals, wash up, tidy and clean dining room. Prepare and serve supper when required.
Receive, record and communicate information and messages in accordance with the Home’s procedures
Assist residents, relatives and medical professionals with completion and review of plans of care.
Maintain all residents’ records and give written / verbal reports, whilst ensuring confidentiality
Take part in staff and residents meetings and also in training activities as required.
Complete qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care or the equivalent
Be aware of and adhere to Greensleeves Homes Trust’s policies and procedures.
At all times be aware of the security of the building in relation to residents and staff safety.

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Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Shifts to be confirmed- including evenings, early mornings and every other weekend.

Greensleeves Homes Trust

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