Care Support Apprentice
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
Company at a glance
The LMP Group strives to inspire ambition, learning and growth in people across the UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in delivering solutions to schools, employers and individuals in order to grow and develop skills that help elevate the next generation.
LMP is committed to developing educational programmes and activities that encourage others to learn and grow as people. Creating a brighter future can start at any point with just one small goal, a little support and a lot of ambition.
LMP Education is a national apprenticeship training provider graded "Good" by Ofsted the 'Best Training Provider in the UK' at the Rate My Apprenticeship Awards 24/25.
LMP Education delivers apprenticeships, adult education and employability support programmes.
Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people entering the workforce for the first time. We recruit and employ each and every apprentice on behalf of the “host” client, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both apprentice and client. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partner training providers. Inspire ATA is the 'Best Apprenticeship Employer in the UK' at the Rate My Apprenticeship awards 24/25.
LMP Action is a Community Interest Company and serves as vehicle to make a positive impact on society through working with young people in broadening their horizons and inspiring their ambitions. Programmes include Residential Summer Camps, Summer Transition Camps, Alternative Education and Enrichment Programmes.
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