L3 Apprentice - Healthcare Support Worker

Introduction

As a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes.

You will work alongside experienced members of the care team while completing your apprenticeship training.

About the Employer

LJM Homecare is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care that supports vulnerable people to maintain their independence and reach their full potential.

Its dedicated domiciliary care team provides compassionate personal and practical support, enabling individuals to remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their own homes or sheltered accommodation.

LJM Homecare takes a strength-based approach, recognising each person's individual abilities, choices and needs, and supporting them to live fulfilling and independent lives.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, your duties will include:

• Providing person-centred personal care, including dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, shaving, oral care and toileting.
• Supporting individuals with mobility difficulties, continence needs and the use of appropriate aids, adaptations and equipment.
• Supporting clients who are temporarily unwell with appropriate non-nursing care and practical support.
• Providing compassionate support to individuals who may have a terminal illness.
• Promoting the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients through positive interaction and meaningful activities.
• Supporting individuals to access their local community and participate in hobbies, recreation and other activities.
• Encouraging and promoting independence, confidence and social skills.
• Assisting with housekeeping and the preparation of food and drinks where required.
• Communicating effectively with clients using their preferred method of communication.
• Recognising and respecting each individual's needs, preferences, choices, dignity and human rights.
• Monitoring clients' wellbeing and reporting any significant changes in health or circumstances to senior members of the care team.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records and reports.
• Working effectively with colleagues and contributing positively as part of the wider care team.
• Participating in meetings, training and development activities.
• Administering medication where required, following appropriate training and competency sign-off.
• Following LJM Homecare's policies, procedures, professional standards and philosophy of care.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring client information is handled appropriately.
• Following health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and other relevant requirements.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress within LJM Homecare or the wider health and social care sector.

Depending on your experience, qualifications and career ambitions, potential progression could include Senior Care Worker, specialist healthcare support roles or further study and development within the health and social care sector.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - 4

Course Information

Course: Senior healthcare support worker (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, you will work a minimum of 35 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern. Shifts will be scheduled across Monday to Sunday, including weekends.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 15

Training Provider: HALESOWEN COLLEGE

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