Apprentice Care Assistant

HEALTHCARE HOMES GROUP LIMITED; Burgh St. Peter; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group Limited is seeking an Apprentice Adult Care Worker to join our care home team. The role focuses on personal care, companionship, and practical support for residents, with a thorough induction and ongoing training.

You will work across day or night shifts (33–36 hours per week) over a 1 year 3 month period, under the guidance of an experienced team and a dedicated training provider. This position offers real responsibility and a pathway into a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and empathy towards residents.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions with accuracy.
• Strong patient and respectful approach to residents.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents.
• Maintain accurate resident records and report changes to the care team.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer care

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Job description

Introduction

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home.

About the Employer

Caring is at the heart of everything we do.

Not just for our residents, but for our teams as well.

Our values - Committed, Compassionate and Caring - set out our work culture. A culture where every member of our team supports and cares for each other with the same dedication as we do our residents and clients. We seek to nurture a strong sense of family across Healthcare Homes and combine this with the added strengths and benefits of being a large-scale provider.

Founded in 2005, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and enhance the quality of life for every resident and service user in our care.

As a group, we operate almost 60 residential, nursing and specialist care homes, live-in care and homecare operations across the South and East of England.

What You’ll Do

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

Training Outcome

Ongoing development and support.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Day Shifts - 33 hours per week - 8am - 8pm (including every other weekend)Night Shifts - 36 hours per week - 8pm-8am (including every other weekend)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED