Care Support Apprentice - Hands-On Home Care Training

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

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.