Care Support Apprentice

LMP Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring @ Home is offering a Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship in Swindon. Earn while you learn with 30 hours per week, working across multiple homes to provide safe, person-centred care and support with daily activities and personal care.

The programme lasts 13 months with an age-appropriate pay rate of £8.00 per hour and an automatic pay increase after one year for 19+ year olds. An on-site role requires a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative skills

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Apprenticeship Overview:

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.

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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