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.

• 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.

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.