Foundation

Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

EVOLVE CHILDREN'S CARE LTD

CHATHAM MARITIME (ME4 4QZ)

Closes on Saturday 28 March 2026

Posted on 28 January 2026


Summary

Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

This is an ideal opportunity which helps candidates to build their future career in Healthcare through an apprenticeship program.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 11 April 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

100

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

  • To enable service users to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care needed to help them achieve maximum independence
  • To undertake duties as identified in the service user plan
  • To assist the service user to remain safe and secure at home
  • To help the service user to look after own health
  • To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the service user’s social or health condition to the line manager
  • To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary
  • To notify the office daily of any changes made to the programme of work
  • To ensure that your timesheet is an accurate reflection of your work, and to be responsible for ensuring it is returned to the office at the specified time
  • To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills
  • To respect the rights of service users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and personal carers

 

 The tasks and expectations of a home carer will include:

Assisting service users with personal care tasks which will include washing, dressing, showering, bathing, dressing and undressing, oral hygiene, toilet and getting in and out of bed

Where you'll work

SUITE B
QUAYSIDE HOUSE
QUAYSIDE
CHATHAM MARITIME
ME4 4QZ

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE LIMITED

Training course

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Training schedule

The training will take place at:

The Training Place of Excellence, 2-4 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 5TX.

Classes are held one day a week.

  • Healthcare Support worker Apprenticeship Level 2 qualification
  • Persons BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care

Requirements

You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.

Other requirements

Driving Licence holder with use of a car is essential to work in Kent ( specially in ME,DA,TN areas).

About this employer

Evolve Children's Care LTD operate throughout North Kent, they are a dedicated care provider offering high-quality, personalised support services tailored to individual needs. We are committed to empowering lives through compassionate care, delivered by trained and professional staff. We provide homecare services across all Kent and the South East, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care wherever you need it.

After this apprenticeship

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship 
  • Full-time employment

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011293.

Apply now

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

Closes on Saturday 28 March 2026