Social Care Worker Apprentice

Summary

The role of the Social Care Worker is to support adults with learning disabilities and/or Mental Health Disorders in their day-to-day life, ensuring the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

Wage

£30,576 a year

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

48-hours per week, on a shift pattern basis including bank holidays, weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed

48 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 21 August 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

As Social Care Worker Apprentice, you will be working to support adults with learning disabilities and/or Mental Health Disorders in their day-to-day life.

Your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Providing physical care and support to our Residents in accordance with each residents' care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences
Carry out Personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
Administering medication in line with the training received and following the company Medicines Policy
Assisting and getting involved in Residents' daily activities, hobbies or outgoings
Keep in line with all Company's policies and procedures and Values
Get to know the people we support and support them to live a safe, happy and fulfilling life
Develop an open, honest and considerate working relationship with residents
To safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support
Keep accurate written records, ensuring information is shared appropriately with other staff members whilst maintaining confidentiality and date protection requirements in line with CHOICE CARE policies
Complete, attend and keep up to date with all necessary training as required
Work as part of a team that strives to support and lift residents and each other
Ensure that people we support, and their families are treated with respect, dignity and equality

You will also be entitled to some fantastic benefits such as:

Training and development
Wagestream - access to stream up to 30% of your earnings ahead of payday
Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
Monthly prize draw
Refer a friend and earn £500
Sick pay
Blue light card eligibility

At Choice Care Group, as a Social Care Worker Apprentice, you will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 15-months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Where you'll work

Main Road
GL19 3DZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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

Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Team Working
Organisation Skills

About this company

Choice Care is one of the UK's leading specialist care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex needs. We have over 30 years' experience of delivering consistently high standards of residential care and supported living services. We believe everyone we support can achieve extraordinary things. Our uniquely individualised approach gives everybody the support they need to progress at their own pace towards a positive, more independent future.

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to progress onto higher level qualifications.

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