Care Support Apprenticeship

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: Shifts TBC (will include evenings and weekends) - 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: - Visiting multiple homes a day delivering 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. Specific Requirement: You will need to have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle as you will be required to travel to different homes to provide care. If you do not own a vehicle or have a full licence, we won't be able to accept your application. Skills and Personal Qualities: - Flexible - Communication skills - Attention to detail - Organisation skills - Customer care skills - Problem-solving skills - Administrative skills - Team working - Initiative - Non-judgmental - Patience - Physical fitness What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification. 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. #InspireHP