Care Support Apprentice

Care & Support Apprenticeship at Caring @ Home

Start your career in care with our Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship. Gain valuable hands-on experience supporting adults with their daily needs while earning, learning, and developing the skills needed for a rewarding career in health and social care.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds


• Working Week: Monday - Sunday (30 hours per week, shift to be confirmed)


• Hours: 30 hours per week


• Duration: 13 months


• Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification


• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor


• Location: Nexus Business Centre, 6 Darby Close, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PN

As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will:

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  Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care to individuals in their own homes and/or supported living settings.
  


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  Support with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals and hydration.
  


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  Provide medication support where trained, competent and authorised.
  


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  Encourage independence, wellbeing and participation in social and community activities.
  


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  Observe and report changes in individuals' health and wellbeing.
  


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  Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
  


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  Follow care plans, risk assessments and Caring@Home Ltd policies and procedures.
  


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  Comply with safeguarding, health and safety and infection control requirements.
  


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  Communicate effectively with service users, families, colleagues and other professionals.
  


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  Complete apprenticeship training, attend learning sessions and work towards achieving the apprenticeship qualification.
  

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem-solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Team working


• Initiative


• Non-judgmental


• Patience


• Physical fitness
  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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