Care Support Apprenticeship - Portfolio Homecare Ltd

About the role

Care Support Apprentice ✨

Ready to kickstart your career and make a real difference? Join our team as a Care Support Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in providing exceptional care to individuals in their own homes. This is your chance to learn valuable skills, build confidence, and grow professionally while supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives. 🏠❤️

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting individuals with their daily routines, empowering them to maintain independence, dignity, and respect. 💪
• Understanding and following care plans, risk assessments, and guidance to deliver safe and personalized support. 📝
• Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and supporting with toileting if needed. 🧼
• Helping with mobility, safe moving and handling, and using essential equipment. 🚶‍♀️
• Preparing and serving meals and drinks, and supporting individuals with eating and drinking. 🍎
• Assisting with medication as per training, care plans, and company guidelines. 💊
• Maintaining accurate digital care records and promptly reporting any changes or concerns. 💻
• Providing companionship, engaging in conversation, and offering social support to combat isolation. 🤗
• Helping with light household tasks like laundry, shopping, and keeping the environment safe. 🧹
• Collaborating with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care. 🤝
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements. 🤫
• Actively participating in training sessions, team meetings, supervisions, and reviews to enhance your skills. 🎓
• Wearing the correct uniform and representing our organisation professionally at all times. 👔
• Meeting personal transport requirements if driving between client visits. 🚗

What We're Looking For:

• A naturally caring, reliable, and positive attitude. 😊
• A genuine passion for helping others and creating positive change. ⭐
• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn and develop. 🗣️📚
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. 👯
• A deep commitment to providing respectful and compassionate care.💖

Key responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily routines while promoting independence, dignity, and respect
• Help with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and supporting with toileting where required
• Prepare meals and drinks, and support individuals with eating and drinking
• Support with medication in line with training, care plans, and company procedures
• Complete accurate care records using digital systems and report any changes or concerns