Job Description for Care Apprentice
The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team to promote and
provide the highest standard of care within Fremantle’s services. Ensure
completion of the apprenticeship programme and attain the BTEC
apprenticeship qualification
Line managed by
Assistant Manager
Key Responsibilities
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Provide respectful high-quality support and care for people who use Fremantle
services in accordance with their individual Support Plans.
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Practically assist people who use services with tasks of daily living such as
personal care and mobility, and end of life care, as directed in the Support Plan.
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Ensure that people who use services have companionship and social, emotional
and leisure support in accordance with their wishes and the Support Plan
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Participate in developing the Support Plan with the person using the service and
staff colleagues.
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Record essential information in people who use services’ daily reports, care and
health monitoring charts, accident and incident reports, and service message
systems clearly, accurately and immediately.
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Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the
smooth running of the service as a whole.
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Actively promote the service and Fremantle by clear, respectful and helpful
communication with all potential customers including people who use services,
relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials and contractors,
visitors as well as Fremantle colleagues.
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Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and
participating in team meetings and communications systems.
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Any other duties consistent with the business of Fremantle, the job, and hours of
work as may reasonably be required.
Care Apprentice Jun 12
All Fremantle staff must understand and actively participate in the Safeguarding, Health
and Safety and Equality and Diversity policies and procedures to ensure that people who
use services, other staff and stakeholders are safe and respected in Fremantle services.
Each staff member must also take joint responsibility with their line manager for their own
personal and professional development at work in accordance with the Performance
Development and Support Policy.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of Fremantle
to examine job descriptions periodically and to update them to ensure that they relate to
the job being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. You will
be expected to participate fully in such discussions and help to rewrite your job description
and bring it up-to-date if this is considered necessary or desirable.
Care Apprentice Jun 12
Person Specification: Care Apprentice
Essential
Physical
Make-up
Attainments,
Experience &
Qualifications
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Good attendance record (not
including disability related absence)
Physically fit and ambulant in order
to carry out the everyday duties of
the job
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Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
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Special Skills
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Effective written and verbal
communication skills in English
Able to keep accurate records and
follow written instructions
Empathy
Work Attitudes
 Committed to Fremantle’s vision,
values and services
 Team player
Disposition
 Positive about working with people
 Commitment to personal
development
Circumstances  Eligible to work in the UK
 A satisfactory CRB check with no
ISA listing
Care Apprentice Jun 12
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Understanding of relevant health
and safety legislation
Understanding of the principles
of care practice and acceptable
risk taking
Understanding of client group
Understanding of the principles
of equality, diversity and antidiscriminatory practice
Able to care for service users
ensuring privacy, dignity and
respect