This apprenticeship is available to all age groups; however full government funding is only available to 16-24 year olds.

The Apprenticeship:

Working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, you will be supported by an Assessor in completing your Apprenticeship.

Your Qualification will consist of:

• A competence based qualification (Diploma)
• A knowledge based qualification (Technical Certificate)
• Key skills are a requirement of every framework, these include Literacy and Numeracy (learners may be required to complete other key skills depending on the framework they undertake)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

The Opportunity:

A vacancy has arisen for an Apprentice Care Assistant based in Essington, Staffordshire, WV11. Whilst completing your apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience and perform a variety of duties, which will aid you in completing your qualification.

An essential part of the role will be to:

• Build a relationship with patients

•    Identify patients' special needs

•    Support clients in their activities

•    Help with physical tasks

•    Establish work routines that help patients with their daily activities

•    Provide emotional and social support

•    Liaise with family and health care provider

•    To act as a key worker for designated service users

•    To undertake any training deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role

The Ideal Candidate:

• Caring nature
• good listener
• patient and understanding
• prepared to administer personal care

The Essentials:

MUST BE A DRIVER

Hours: Approx 30 hours per week

Salary: £2.60 per hour (Apprenticeship Rate) Increase possible subject to performance

Location: Essington, Staffordshire, WV11