Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship summary

• Working week: This role requires flexibility in working 42 hours a week which will include one long day each weekend. Shift patterns are 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
• Total hours per week: 42.00 (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
• Weekly wage: £416.22
• Expected duration: 18 months
• Possible start date: 26 Apr 2021
• Apprenticeship level: Higher Level Apprenticeship
• Positions :1 available

Vacancy description

This is a demanding role with progression opportunities for the right person.

It will predominantly involve working with residents and meeting their daily living needs, while motivating and supervising others in the team and contributing to the smooth running of the home.  It will also involve contributing to care planning, risk assessments, supervisions and quality assurance.

We pride ourselves on a holistic and person centred approach to care, recognising the importance of activities and animals in day-to-day life.

We value people’s individuality and life stories, working resourcefully and imaginatively in managing daily challenges associated with balancing people’s freedoms and rights, cognitive impairments and behavioural needs.

We offer free meals, ongoing training and support and a close-knit community.

East Sussex College are the Training Provider for this apprenticeship.

Full training will be given.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

As a senior carer we expect:

• A sound knowledge of safeguarding, capacity, medication and leadership responsibiliities

• The ability to delegate

• Excellent time management skills

• The ability to provide an example to others in their own behaviour and manner, working well with all departments in the home to better the lived experience for all.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Driven

• Enthusiastic

• Positive in their outlook

• Keen to take on new challenges 

Desired qualifications

GCSE English & Maths grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) desirable.

Future prospects

Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

About the employer

Elizabeth Court

https://ecrh.co.uk

Description

We are a small, independent, animal friendly home with a home-from-home feel.  We recognise that our residents, while having much in common, are all individuals.  We believe in offering services that do justice to the identity, dignity and circumstances of each resident we care for.  We are registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSC) to provide care for up to 24 older people. 

Address

4 Hastings Road

Bexhill-On-Sea

TN40 2HH

Training

Training provider: EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Training to be provided

East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship framework which will include NVQ/ Diploma, Functional Skills

East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity.

Apprenticeship standard: Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Before applying for this apprenticeship, please note that we can only accept applications from candidates that have eligibility to work in the UK.