Introduction
Bluebird Care is looking for a new Adult Care Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker (level 2) Apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Home Care services give people the support they need, in the place they love. So Dad can wake up in his own bed. Mum can prep the Sunday roast in her own kitchen. Your husband can get the personal care he needs while you’re in the next room. And everyone, as much as possible, can go about their life as normal.
What You’ll Do
At Bluebird Care Lymington, we provide high-quality, compassionate care to elderly and vulnerable people, helping them remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. We’re growing our dedicated team and are currently seeking Health Care Assistants to support customers across the New Forest regions such as Lymington, New Milton, Sway, Brockenhurst, Hythe and Waterside.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Supporting with personal care and daily routines
- Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
- Effectively communicating with those of different communication needs or from different backgrounds
- Problem solving and learning how to safely support individuals whilst working in line with legislations, regulations, policies and risk assessment
- Learning how to implement a good level of nutrition and hydration alongside training in food hygiene standards and infection prevention control
- Learning about signs of abuse and how to safeguard yourself and your customers, including who you would need to report to
- Learning about whistleblowing should you feel your concerns are not being listened to
- Learning how to safely handle and administer medication and ensure safe disposal
- Learning how to deal with challenging situations and positive behaviour support, as well as learning about autism and learning disabilities
- Learning how to work in a team and communicate with your colleagues, as well as lone working
Training Outcome
There is a possibility of being offered a full‑time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Qualifications
- Essential: Drivers Licence – Pass
- Desired: Health and Social Care – Pass
Course Information
- Course: Adult Care Worker (Level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Care Services
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Working Arrangements: Working Week – Shifts TBC (will include evenings & weekends)
- Expected Duration: 1 Year
- Training Provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
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