About this role
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:
• Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care to individuals in their own homes and/or supported living settings.
• Support with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals and hydration.
• Provide medication support where trained, competent and authorised.
• Encourage independence, wellbeing and participation in social and community activities.
• Observe and report changes in individuals' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and Caring@Home Ltd policies and procedures.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety and infection control requirements.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• 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.
#InspireMP £12,480 per year