Home-care Apprentice

Summary

Earn and learn working for an award winning, family-ran, supportive CQC Registered home-care agency. Working in the local community.

Wage

£7,852 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Due to the nature of the industry, some weekend and evening work will be required. Exact shifts to be discussed.

20 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Deliver care and support
Work as part of a team
Safeguard peoples wellbeing

Where you'll work

AMRON HOME HELP LTD.
51-53 Park Green,
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7NH
SK11 7NH

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING WORKS (NW) LTD

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This is a great opportunity to earn and learn in a profession which makes a positive impact in peoples lives.

About this company

WE ARE A FAMILY COMPANY AND OUR CORE VALUES ARE BASED ON TREATING OUR CARERS AND CLIENTS WITH TRUST, WARMTH AND RESPECT AS WE WOULD WISH OUR OWN FAMILY TO BE TREATED. OUR AIM AT AMRON HOME HELP LTD. IS TO PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL LEVEL OF CARE AND THIS CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED WITH EXCEPTIONAL CARERS. THEREFORE, WE RECRUIT MOTIVATED, CARING PEOPLE TO OUR TEAM WHO WE KNOW WILL EMBRACE AND ADOPT AMRON HOME HELP LTD.’S PRINCIPALS AND VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE. YOU WILL NEED TO BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR, BE ABLE TO READ AND WRITE AND HAVE BASIC NUMERACY SKILLS. WE DON’T MIND IF YOU HAVEN’T WORKED AS A CARER BEFORE, AS WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO TRAIN YOU

http://www.amronhomehelp.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once this apprenticeship is completed, the apprentice would progress to 'Experienced Carer' and if they wish start working towards a level 3 qualification.

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