
Adult Care Level 2 Apprenticeship - Mostyn Lodge Care Home
Adult Care
Job description
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.
Employer information
Mostyn Lodge is a 16 bedded care home specialising in dementia, residential and respite care. It is within easy reach of Keynsham’s pleasant high street with its many amenities and is conveniently situated between Bristol and Bath.
Mostyn Lodge has been a family run business for over 30 years and has recently had a complete refurbishment. The staff deliver exceptional care to each resident in a person centred way. Their aim at Mostyn Lodge is to make those that stay feel as if they are ‘home from home’ and have control and choice over every aspect of their care.
The activities at Mostyn Lodge are aimed at being both physically and mentally stimulating. Along with activities such as puzzles, bingo, quizzes and craft they also offer;
Armchair exercises
Armchair dance
Manicures
Music
Instruments
Links with the local primary school - paint pals
Churches together – and much more.
We also have a visiting hairdresser and chiropodist.
At Mostyn Lodge they pride themselves with their home cooked food. They believe that meal times is more than just eating meals. Its about socialising, wellbeing and nutrition as well as having time to enjoy the meal itself. They offer a choice of nutritious meals and a seasonal menu.
Mostyn Lodge has just undergone a half a million pound refurbishment. All rooms have been totally refurbished with new carpets and furniture. All rooms have flat screen TVs and also the two residential lounges have been refurbished along with a new kitchen and bathrooms.
Mostyn Lodge has always been a pet friendly care home. The residents love having their golden retriever around and find her very therapeutic.
Additional information
Requirements
Good Maths- A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential
Prospects
There may be the opportunity to continue your employment at the end of the level 2 apprenticeship and progress to level 3.
Training provided
Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship, which includes:
Level 2 Diploma in Care
Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Considerations
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.
