Adult Care Worker Apprentice at the Moorlands Care Home

Learning and Skills
"Learning for Life"
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Employer: Moorlands Care Home

Location: 57-61 Stanhope Road North, Darlington, DL3 7AP

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: From £4.30 per hour

Duties: Main duties are as follows:

  • To assist the daily routine of the care home
  • To assist residents in all aspects of their personal care
  • To assist in activities
  • To maintain good levels of housekeeping
  • To maintain good levels of hygiene
  • To assist residents with their mobility needs
  • Team working
  • To assist residents during mealtimes, this may include serving meals or supporting the individual to eat and drink
  • Some recording of information into appropriate documents
  • Maintain confidentiality

Training: Training will take place periodically at our training centre in Darlington (DL1 5AJ) and/or remotely as required, to work towards the theory elements of the framework. The other days will be spent working with your employer gaining the skills and knowledge required to complete your Apprenticeship. Qualifications you will work towards are:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Care

  • Functional Skills in maths, English and ICT (as required)
  • Care Certificate

Progression:  Possible progression into full time employment for the right candidate.

Closing Date: Friday 26th November 2021

Apply: To apply visit the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website searching vacancy number  

VAC1000024089

For more information please contact a Learning & Skills Adviser on 07932 869325 or L&S@darlington.gov.uk