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