Join our team as a Home Care Assistant Apprentice and support vulnerable individuals in their daily lives. You will learn practical care skills, gain hands‑on experience, and provide compassionate support while working towards your qualification.
- Apprentices aged 18‑20 years receive an hourly wage of £11.25
- Apprentices aged 21+ receive an hourly wage of £12.80
Training course: Adult Care Worker (Level 2)
Hours: Shift‑based between 7 am and 10 pm, including mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends (rota‑based with breaks). 30‑40 hours per week, depending on the rota and business needs.
Duration: 1 year
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent on the job, learning by doing.
What you’ll do at work
- Support service users with personal care such as washing, dressing and grooming.
- Assist with meal preparation, hydration and monitoring nutritional needs.
- Help service users maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
- Provide companionship, emotional support and encourage independence.
- Record daily notes accurately and report any concerns to senior staff.
- Support mobility needs, including safe moving and handling with training.
- Follow care plans, safeguarding procedures and health & safety guidelines.
Where you’ll work
50 MOORSIDE BUSINESS PARKMOORSIDECOLCHESTERCO1 2ZF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Support individuals according to their personal care/support plan
- Seek help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of your role
- Provide individuals with information to enable them to make choices about their support
- Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
- Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
- Contribute to the ongoing development of care/support plans for the individual you support
- Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
- Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals you support, their families, carers and advocates
- Demonstrate that work is person‑centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
- Show empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals you support
- Show courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal or cultural beliefs
- Speak clearly and exhibit positive non‑verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
- Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual you support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and wishes
- Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
- Check for understanding
- Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
- Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
- Recognise potential signs of abuse and respond according to agreed ways of working
- Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
- Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual you support
- Move people and objects safely
- Reduce the spread of infection, including best practice in hand hygiene
- Promote healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
- Keep people, buildings and yourself safe and secure
- Carry out fire safety procedures when required
- Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
- Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment such as dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
- Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals you support
- Reflect on your own work practices
- Develop your own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
- Contribute to your development plan
- Work in partnership with others to support the individual
- Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with others or organisations
- Operate within safe, clear professional boundaries
- Access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently
- Work towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard including the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Care.
- Receive 1‑to‑1 tutor support from an assessor with tuition arranged individually.
Requirements
GCSE in Maths and English (grade 9‑2 or A*‑E)
Car Driving licence (grade Pass)
Share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience; the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical thinking
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Caring and compassionate
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to learn
- Respectful and professional
Other requirements
- Travelling between service users’ homes; applicants must hold a driving licence.
- Work may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Regular lone working and must be able to work in community settings.
- Must be comfortable providing personal care.
- DBS check required.
About this employer
Jadee’s Nursing Agency is a growing care provider delivering high‑quality home care and support services across the community. We work with a diverse range of clients, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring daily living support. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, person‑centred care and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
Company benefits
- Support to complete recognised qualifications.
- Flexible shifts.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
After this apprenticeship
After completing the apprenticeship, candidates may progress to:
- Qualified Care Assistant / Support Worker
- Senior Care Assistant
- Team Leader / Supervisor
- Opportunities to move into Nursing, Healthcare, or further Level 3 qualifications within social care.
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