Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Wallingford – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes - Rush Court are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant. You will be studying toward your Level 2 Apprenticeship. No experience required.

Wage

£25,921.48 a year

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Shifts Between (07:15-20:30) (Will Include Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends)

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 8 August 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Our vision is to be the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. Our purpose is to create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society.

We’re an optimistic, future facing company, excited about our next chapter where we can continue to build our services, lead innovation in the care sector and ensure our homes are inclusive places to live and work and we’re looking for new team members to join us on our journey.

To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes.
To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence.
To document care given, in accordance with procedures.
To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately
Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required.
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used.
To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.
It is a condition of service that all information obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to resident affairs is of the utmost confidence.

Where you'll work

Rush Court Care Home, Shillingford Road, Shillingford Hill
Wallingford
OX10 8LL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
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 on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/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 they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate they can 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 different forms of abuse
Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
Move people and objects safely
Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
Carry out fire safety procedures when required
Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
Reflect on your own work practices
Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Your training plan

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Health and Social Care (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills

Other requirements

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

About this company

At Elizabeth Finn we aim to provide the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. These core commitments run through all we do as an organisation and are clear to see when you meet our amazing care staff and whenever you visit our eight unique homes.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291706.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 August 2025)

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