The Apprenticeship Model in Fremantle

1. The Apprenticeship Model in Fremantle Anne Westcott Training and NVQ Centre Manager The Apprenticeship Model in Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

2. The Apprenticeship Model In Fremantle The Fremantle Trust works in partnership with Care Training Solutions to deliver a unique and impressive Apprenticeship Scheme Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

3. Organisational Advantages of employing Apprentices • Enables your business to harness fresh new talent • Ensures the workforce has practical skills and qualifications that meets your business needs both now and in the future • Raises the profile of careers in social care Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

4. Employer Research Conducted behalf of the LSC – On employing apprentices • 77% felt it made them more competitive • 80% felt it reduced their staff turnover • 83% relied on them to provide a skilled workforce of the future • 57% reported that a high proportion of their apprentices had progressed into management posts Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

5. Contracted Hours and Payment Fremantle employs the apprentice on a 35 hour contract Paying a salary of £3.64 per hour (national minimum wage for age group) – plus enhancements for weekend and bank holidays of £2.50 per hour (not allowed to work after 10.00pm until 18) Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

6. Funding for qualification Care Training Solutions draws down the government funding to facilitate the qualification and undertakes all of the administration and organising Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

7. Mode of delivery and Training Care Training Solutions undertake the three elements in the programme • Diploma in Health and Social Care • Certificate in Preparing to work in adult Social care level two • Functional Skills – Maths and English level one Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

8. Length of Training 12 – 18 months with twice monthly release from workplace and regular visits by Care Training Solutions for the provision of underpinning knowledge Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

9. What happens at the end of the programme If both parties are in agreement – Apprentice and Fremantle The apprentice is given a contract at Carer level 1 This is then reviewed after six months with a view to advancement to Carer level 2 Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

10. Helen Jeffrey – Service Manager Icknield Court – Princes Risborough 90 Bed home for Older People 3 Houses specific for Dementia Care (45 clients) 3 Houses specific for Residential Care (45 clients) Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

11. Expectations! • They are protected • Work under Fremantle Terms and Conditions of employment • This is work not school Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

12. Benefits of employing an Apprentice Benefits to Home • Age group who bring a different energy and vibrancy into the home • Enthusiasm and freshness • Open to new ideas Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

13. Benefits of employing an Apprentice • Not fazed by Dementia and different behaviours • Keen to learn and develop • Over and above rota budget Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

14. Drawbacks • An age group that can be outspoken • Need to manage the staff with whom the apprentice works – danger of adopting task focused approach • Staff attitude (somebody to do laundry- washing up etc..) Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

15. Success Stories • Three apprentices now employed has carers – one already at level two • Two almost complete – will offer position • One very new – developing well Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011

16. Will I continue to do it! Most definitely! Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011