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Senior care worker apprenticeships

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Senior care worker apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directy


    • College

    You could do a college course in care work, for example: 

    • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
    • Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
    You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. You'll need 1 or 2 A-Levels, a Level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a Level 4 or 5 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You could do a lead adult care worker Level 3 apprenticeship to get into this career and then take further training on the job. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths. 

    Work
    You could start as a care support worker and move into a senior role through further training and promotion. 

    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant skills and experience in social care or health. Employers may also ask for a qualification in care or health. 

    Senior care worker apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • sensitivity and understanding
    • customer service skills 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to work on your own 
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • business management skills 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to:
  • pass enhanced background checks
  • have a full driving licence

    • Senior care worker apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you could: 

    • supervise a team of care assistants 
    • write care plans monitor patients' vital signs, like blood pressure and heart rate 
    • complete patient medication records 
    • develop and lead activities for service users 
    • keep families up to date about their relative's progress 
    • train and mentor new staff 
    • attend team meetings with service managers provide emergency cover
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's home, in an NHS or private hospital or at an adult care home. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.

    Career path and progression - Senior care worker apprenticeships

    With experience and training you could specialise in particular areas like dementia care, stroke management or in supporting people with learning disabilities. You could also progress to become an assistant practitioner, deputy service manager or care home manager.

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    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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