Introduction
Gain real skills at this long standing care company with over 40 years’ experience. No previous experience required, make a difference to people’s lives, encouragement and promotion of learning opportunities, with the help of a designated mentor and regular supervisions.
About the Employer
Torcare first opened its doors to residents in 1981, founded by the Fourniss family.
Torcare’s vision is to offer residents a dignified ‘home from home’ care experience and provide a supportive environment that champions the quality of life for residents.
Torcare have used their high level of expertise to acquire and develop a residential and a nursing home. The Torpoint Nursing Centre and Port Rouge.
Torcare remains a family run business and is completely committed to offering person-centred care in a community atmosphere.
What You’ll Do
Emotional support to residents
Record keeping
Personal care
Assisting with moving and positioning
Nutritional and hydration support
Engaging residents in activities
Keep the home and residents rooms tidy
Answering call bells
Continence care
Reporting changes in residents
Training Outcome
Possibility of permanent position based on the successful completion of apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Kindness
- Caring disposition
- Self-awareness
Qualifications
- Desired – GCSE – English – 4 / C
- Desired – GCSE – Maths – 4 / C
Course Information
Course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Care services
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
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