Care Support Apprentice

Care & Support Apprenticeship at Summerfield Care 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: 12 Burton Road, Branston, Burton On Trent, DE14 3DN

As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will:

Deliver high-quality care in line with each resident's individual care plan.

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Support residents with mobility and promote their independence wherever possible.

Encourage and support residents' emotional wellbeing through meaningful activities and social interaction.

Maintain residents' dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.

Carry out light housekeeping duties to help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Build positive relationships with residents, their families, and colleagues.

Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures.

Accurately record and report any changes in residents' health or wellbeing.

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 judgemental

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.

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