Health And Social Care Foundation Apprentice
PossAbilities - Rochdale · North West · OL16 2XW
About the role
Job Title: Care Support Apprentice 🚀 | Make a Real Difference! ✨
Are you ready for a career that's packed with purpose and genuinely rewarding? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and support adults with learning and/or physical disabilities to live their best lives, on their own terms. This isn't just a job; it's a commitment to empowering others.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing top-notch personal care: assisting with washing, dressing, hygiene, and meals – always with dignity and respect. 🧼
- Supporting individuals to enjoy life to the fullest: this means helping them pursue their hobbies, socialise, and be as independent as possible. 🥳
- Assisting with daily living: including household chores like cleaning and laundry, and helping with shopping. 🏡
- Administering medication safely and effectively, following personalised care plans. 💊
- Being a friendly face and providing companionship, reducing feelings of isolation. 🤗
- Working collaboratively with our Support Officers to plan and review care, ensuring individual needs and aspirations are met. 🤝
- Accurately recording care provided and any feedback, so we can all deliver excellent support. 📝
- Raising any concerns about well-being promptly. 🚨
- Embracing a wide range of activities, even those outside your usual comfort zone, to ensure person-centred support. 🤸♀️
What we're looking for:
- Reliability: Showing up on time, every time, is crucial. Punctuality matters! ⏰
- Resilience & Patience: Some days will be challenging, and clear, calm communication is key, especially when working with individuals who may express themselves differently. 🧘♀️
- Flexibility: Care doesn't stick to a 9-to-5. You'll need to be adaptable to shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights. 🌙
- A Genuine Desire to Help: This role demands dedication and a commitment to putting others first. ❤️
Your Apprenticeship Journey with PossAbilities:
- Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2: Gain a recognised qualification over 8 months. 🎓
- Work-Based Training: No college required! Your training is delivered through hands-on experience.
- Dedicated Support: You'll have regular check-ins with a Lifetime Learner Coach (face-to-face and remote calls every 6 weeks) and a workplace mentor. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Develop essential English and Maths skills (if you don't already have them). 📚
- Regular Reviews: 12-weekly reviews with you, your Line Manager, and your Learner Coach to track your progress and celebrate achievements. 🎉
The Rewards:
This is more than just earning a qualification; it's about building meaningful connections, helping people achieve their goals, and knowing, at the end of every shift, that you've made a tangible difference. The satisfaction you'll feel is immeasurable. 🙌
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career and become a vital part of someone's life, apply today! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Provide excellent quality personal care, including hygiene, washing, and dressing.
- Manage medication according to individual needs and support levels.
- Prepare meals and assist with eating, respecting individual dietary requirements.
- Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, and shopping.
- Support individuals in social, active, and meaningful daily activities.