Summary
Empathia are looking for the right person to join their team in Pershore! Empathia strongly believe that truly great care begins with truly great people. They build community-rooted teams that understand and reflects the values of the people they support. If you have a genuine desire to help others, there is a place for you at Empathia.
What you will do at work
As an adult care apprentice you will be a key member of the team. Your daily activities may include:
- Planning and completing activities with the service users that will enhance their quality of life
- Assisting service users with their personal care needs including getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet
- Helping to prepare meals and drinks
- Completing service user records and paperwork in line with legislation
- Ensuring health and safety is followed at all times and the require standards are met
This position would suit a candidate with a friendly and approachable manner, who is able to work on their own initiative and prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is for those individuals who wish to provide frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, daycare centres, residential/nursing homes and other care-based environments. The adult care worker would need to have the right values and behaviours whilst developing competencies and skills which provides high-quality, compassionate care and support.
Training
You will be working towards:
- Level 2 – Adult Care Apprenticeship Certificate
- Functional Skills in Maths and English Level 1 or 2 (as appropriate)
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Patience
- Non judgemental
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4-9) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4-9) – desired
About this employer
Empathia was founded on a deep commitment to community-based care — and a belief that people deserve compassionate, personalised support at home.
After this apprenticeship
There may be the opportunity to continue your employment at the end of the level 2 apprenticeship and progress to level 3.
Things to consider
Due to the nature of this role, applicants will need to have valid driving licence and a car.