At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with daily activities and enhance their quality of life.
- Company: Join Thanet Lifestyle Care Ltd, part of the world's largest home care network.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, earn while you learn, and develop essential care skills.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for progression to Level 3.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (grades 4-9) preferred; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
About the Employer
Introduction Thanet Lifestyle Care Ltd is looking to recruit an Adult Care Worker apprentice to provide a variety of non‑medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance the quality of their life.
To help clients and their families meet the challenges of ageing with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Since Home Instead’s formation in 1994, our aim has always been to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families by delivering the best quality home care possible.
The company has since grown to become the world’s largest global home care network, supporting over 100,000 seniors.
We’re committed to creating a world in which we’re all happy to grow older, and our approach of personalised Care Professional and client matching is helping us do just that.
In 2021, we were acquired by Honor.
Responsibilities
- Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise.
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life.
- Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions.
- Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
• Companionship Services (includes
- Offer companionship and conversation.
- Monitor diet and eating.
- Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (e. g., clothing selection, hobbies and crafts).
- Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings.
- Help with travel arrangements.
- Organise mail and write letters.
- Assist with walking (laryn an arm to steady).
- Accompany to appointments and social events (e. g., visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings).
• Home Help Services (includes
- Run errands / collect prescriptions.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants).
- Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates.
- Plan, prepare and tidy away meals.
- Answer the door.
- Assist with pet care.
- Supervise home maintenance.
- Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries.
• Personal Care Services (includes
- Provide medication reminders.
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Help with continence care.
- Assist with eating and drinking.
- Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care.
- Provide respite / convalescence care.
- Assist with morning/wake up and/or evening/tuck in.
- Participate in company-sponsored training and social events, including Care Professional meetings.
- Report hours according to office policy and communicate changes in availability in a timely manner.
- Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey.
- Document client information in Client and Life Journal.
- May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired GCSE English 4 – 9
- Desired GCSE Maths 4 – 9
- Training Outcome
Once you have completed your Level 2 Adult Care Worker, you can progress onto Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker, where you are able to manage a team.
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Friday and weekends are available as well.
- Maximum of 16–30 hours per week. Times to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
- Number of Positions Available: 3
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Course Information
- Course: Adult care worker (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Care services
- Training Provider: 3 SPIRIT ENTERPRISE UK LIMITED
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Adult Care Worker Apprentice employer: THANET LIFESTYLE CARE LTD T/A HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Thanet Lifestyle Care Ltd is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of ageing adults through compassionate and personalised care. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer apprentices the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive environment, alongside a culture that values teamwork and respect. Located in a vibrant community, our team enjoys flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives every day.
Contact Details:
THANET LIFESTYLE CARE LTD T/A HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Recruitment Team