Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking one Care Support Worker apprentice to join our team in providing personalized care to working-age adults in our care home, helping them with their daily activities. The Homesteads offers a wide range of personal and functional care to meet the needs of our clients.

Wage

£18,844.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Working days include 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays. We work shift pattern as below: Morning shift, 07:00 - 15:00 Afternoon shift, 14:30 - 22:30 Night shift, 22:00 - 07:00

48 hours a week

Start date

Friday 25 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

The Adult Care Worker Apprentices are responsible for ensuring that:

Support workers employed by The Homesteads are trained according to customised training designed to meet the specific needs of our client group.

Additionally, they are supervised and supported to deliver a high-quality service to those in our care, ensuring:

Service users feel respected and valued as individuals, and their right to privacy is maintained
Service users are helped to make their own decisions and control their lives, with support to maintain their independence
All service users are treated equally and protected from any form of discrimination
A service user’s care plan is developed through consultation with each care user, their families, and authorized persons, and includes information about the client’s care needs, wishes, preferences, and personal goals

Key personal and care support includes:

Dressing and undressing
Bathing, washing, shaving, and oral hygiene
Toilet and continence management
Manual handling
Eating and meal preparation
Handling personal possessions and documents
Escorting to community and medical appointments
Assisting with shopping

Where you'll work

216 SOUTHEND ROAD
STANFORD LE HOPE
SS17 7AQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Team working
Initiative
Good Time Management
Compassionate
Friendly
Enjoys outings/activities

Other requirements

Shift pattern to be confirmed at interview. Possibly resident’s holidays.

About this company

This is an 8-bedroom en-suite residential care home located at the address provided, complete with a garden and garage. The home is currently fully occupied. We understand that effective leadership is essential for the smooth operation of the care home. To ensure high-quality leadership, we will implement the following measures: - Always engage a qualified, competent, and experienced individual as the registered manager. - Foster a management approach that cultivates an open, positive, and inclusive atmosphere. - Establish and implement effective quality assurance and monitoring systems. - Adhere to financial and accounting procedures that protect the interests of residents. - Provide residents with appropriate support in managing their personal finances. - Regularly and carefully supervise all staff and volunteers. - Maintain up-to-date and accurate records concerning all aspects of the home and its residents. - Promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of both residents and staff.

After this apprenticeship

This opportunity may lead to permanent position once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed with the opportunity to progress within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Ifeoma Ibeji

admin@homesteadcarehomes.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329034.

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