Health And Social Care Foundation Apprentice

About the role

Ready for a career that actually matters? ✨ Want to make a real difference in people's lives? Joining our team as a Care Support Apprentice means you'll be embarking on a journey that's both incredibly rewarding and genuinely impactful. 🌟

This isn't just about clocking in and out; it's about committing to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, helping them live their best lives. 💪 We're looking for reliable, punctual, and compassionate individuals who are ready to put others first, even when things get tough. If you've got patience, resilience, and the ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations, you'll thrive here. 🧘‍♀️

What you'll be doing:

• 🌟 Delivering person-centred care that's safe, respectful, and focused on individual needs and preferences.
• 🧼 Assisting with personal care needs, including hygiene, washing, and dressing.
• 💊 Supporting medication management to ensure individuals receive the right support.
• 🍲 Helping with meal preparation and ensuring dietary needs are met.
• 🏠 Contributing to household tasks like cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• 🎉 Encouraging active and social lifestyles based on individual choices and interests.
• 🤝 Providing companionship to combat isolation.
• 📈 Collaborating with our Support Officers to plan and review care.
• 📝 Accurately recording care provided and feedback.
• 🚨 Reporting any well-being concerns promptly.
• 🎭 Supporting individuals in a wide range of activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to them.

What your apprenticeship includes:

• 📚 Work-based training: No college days needed! Learn on the job with a blend of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
• 🧑‍🏫 Workplace mentor: Get dedicated support from someone within the team.
• 📖 Functional Skills: Opportunity to gain qualifications in English and Maths if needed.
• 🔄 Regular Reviews: 12-weekly reviews with you, your manager, and your Learner Coach.
• 🏅 Qualification: Work towards a Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 over 8 months.

This is your chance to build genuine connections, help others achieve amazing things, and go home each day knowing you've made a positive impact. Ready to join the PossAbilities family? Let's do this! 🙌

Key responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care and support to each individual, ensuring it is safe, personal, respectful, and maintains their dignity.
• Provide excellent quality personal care, including hygiene, washing, dressing, and nail care.
• Manage and administer medication according to individual needs, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
• Prepare meals, assist with eating, and help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, and shopping.
• Support individuals in leading a social and active lifestyle, participating in meaningful activities, and providing companionship.