Community Care Worker (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.41 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lytham St. Annes , Lancashire, FY8 1UY |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 269431 |
Summary
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a
compassionate and dedicated Community Care Worker to join our small friendly team working in the Fylde
and Wyre area.
This role is essential in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes. The ideal
candidate will have a passion for helping others and the ability to create a
positive impact on the lives of those they care for. Including promoting
independence and providing true person centred care.
Responsibilities
·
Provide personal care and assistance with daily living
activities, including
bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·
Assisting with meals, tailored
to individual preferences.
·
Medication Support.
·
Offer companionship and emotional support, fostering a trusting relationship.
·
Assisting with domestic duties.
·
Maintain accurate records of care provided
and report any changes to the
appropriate healthcare professionals.
·
Engage in meaningful activities that promote mental
stimulation and well- being.
·
Collaborate with service users,
family members and other healthcare providers to ensure
comprehensive, person-centred care.
We will need:
·
Previous experience in care/support roles is preferred, but full training
is provided.
Strong interpersonal skills
with the ability
to communicate effectively with service users, families and team members.·
A caring attitude with a genuine
desire to help others improve
their quality of life.
·
Ability to manage challenging situations with patience
and understanding.
·
Flexibility to work throughout Fylde & Wyre.
·
Ability to work alternate weekends on a rota.
·
A valid driving licence
and use of a car on every shift is essential.
·
Our shift times are mainly 7-2pm & 4-10pm,
and we will require candidates who can do a mixture of shifts
OR just the evening shifts.
Why work with us?
·
£12.41 per hour
·
20p per mile
·
Set shift patterns to promote a healthy work/life
balance
·
A real voice in shaping service
delivery
·
Excellent support
system
·
Carer of the Month
Award - plus Carers of the Year Awards
·
Monthly Just Eat Vouchers
·
Regular paid Duvet Days
·
Excellent Refer
a Friend and reward Bonus'
·
Excellent Care Worker feedback
system
·
Wellbeing support
·
Formal qualifications – up to Level
7 Diplomas in Leadership and Management
·
Employer Pension Scheme
·
Company paid Blue Light Card - giving you access to thousands of discounts and offers from your
favourite brands.
Join us in making a difference in the lives
of those we support by providing
compassionate community care!
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Qualifications required
Level 2 a minimum of English
and maths grades
A*-D (9-3) (or equivalent) are desirable OR willingness
to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2 which are a requirement to have or to
achieve before EPA Gateway.
Skills required
Driving licence and a car
Willingness to learn
Prospects
Care Worker > Care Coordinator
(NVQ 3) > Deputy Manager
(NVQ 5) > Manager (NVQ 7)
Opportunity to grow and progress with the company working up to level 7
Qualification / Standard : ST0005 Adult care worker
Duration 15 Months
Overview
We are seeking a
compassionate and dedicated Community Care Worker to join our small friendly team working in the Fylde
and Wyre area.
This role is essential in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes. The ideal
candidate will have a passion for helping others and the ability to create a
positive impact on the lives of those they care for. Including promoting
independence and providing true person centred care.
Responsibilities
·
Provide personal care and assistance with daily living
activities, including
bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·
Assisting with meals, tailored
to individual preferences.
·
Medication Support.
·
Offer companionship and emotional support, fostering a trusting relationship.
·
Assisting with domestic duties.
·
Maintain accurate records of care provided
and report any changes to the
appropriate healthcare professionals.
·
Engage in meaningful activities that promote mental
stimulation and well- being.
·
Collaborate with service users,
family members and other healthcare providers to ensure
comprehensive, person-centred care.
We will need:
·
Previous experience in care/support roles is preferred, but full training
is provided.
Strong interpersonal skills
with the ability
to communicate effectively with service users, families and team members.·
A caring attitude with a genuine
desire to help others improve
their quality of life.
·
Ability to manage challenging situations with patience
and understanding.
·
Flexibility to work throughout Fylde & Wyre.
·
Ability to work alternate weekends on a rota.
·
A valid driving licence
and use of a car on every shift is essential.
·
Our shift times are mainly 7-2pm & 4-10pm,
and we will require candidates who can do a mixture of shifts
OR just the evening shifts.
Why work with us?
·
£12.41 per hour
·
20p per mile
·
Set shift patterns to promote a healthy work/life
balance
·
A real voice in shaping service
delivery
·
Excellent support
system
·
Carer of the Month
Award - plus Carers of the Year Awards
·
Monthly Just Eat Vouchers
·
Regular paid Duvet Days
·
Excellent Refer
a Friend and reward Bonus'
·
Excellent Care Worker feedback
system
·
Wellbeing support
·
Formal qualifications – up to Level
7 Diplomas in Leadership and Management
·
Employer Pension Scheme
·
Company paid Blue Light Card - giving you access to thousands of discounts and offers from your
favourite brands.
Join us in making a difference in the lives
of those we support by providing
compassionate community care!
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Qualifications required
Level 2 a minimum of English
and maths grades
A*-D (9-3) (or equivalent) are desirable OR willingness
to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2 which are a requirement to have or to
achieve before EPA Gateway.
Skills required
Driving licence and a car
Willingness to learn
Prospects
Care Worker > Care Coordinator
(NVQ 3) > Deputy Manager
(NVQ 5) > Manager (NVQ 7)
Opportunity to grow and progress with the company working up to level 7
Qualification / Standard : ST0005 Adult care worker
Duration 15 Months