Domiciliary Carer Apprenticeship
CONTINUED CARE FROM OAKVILLE LTD
HARROGATE (HG1 4DP)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
Posted on 5 February 2026
Contents
Summary
The carer is responsible for providing high quality, effective personal and practical assistance and support delivered within the Service Users own home without direct supervision.
- Wage
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£25,480 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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5
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 undertake/assist/supervise planned personal interventions of care namely:
- Bathing/Showering/Wash as required by clients
- Supporting clients with dressing and undressing
- Assist with mobilising using appropriate aids/moving equipment
- Applications of prescribed emollients/creams/eye and ear drops (following training)
- Prompting and dispensing of medication completing relevant documentation (following training)
- Meal preparation, assistance with feeding
- Shopping/Bill Payments/Collection of Prescriptions
- Household tasks including: cleaning, ironing, washing and laundry etc
- Accompaniment to Appointments
- Provide relief cover for Main Carers
- To promote and support Service Users independence, choice and dignity at all times
- communicate and liaise effectively with the Care Co-ordinator, Service User, relatives and other Professionals
- Report any concerns or changes in Service User requirements or delivery of care needs to the Care Co-ordinator
- Carers are required to be in contact whilst on duty by carrying a company issued mobile phone ensuring it is switched on at all times (UNLESS DRIVING)
- Carers must adhere to Continued Care from Oakville Ltd’s uniform policy at all times
- Promoting a positive culture in line with the company's ethos and values
Administration:
- To complete required documentation correctly and in a manner that is understandable to all
- To maintain confidentiality relating to role including; Service Users, Staff and Continued Care from Oakville Ltd at all times
- To attend Staff meetings and training courses as required
- Familiarise and comply with Continued Care from Oakville Ltd’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Infection Control
- Ensure company issued mobile phone is fully charged prior to the start of your shift
- Use of Birdie Care App to record visit notes and any concerns or issues regarding your client visits
- Complete any medication change request forms/accident forms/body maps
Where you'll work
UNIT 4 GROVE PARK COURT
HARROGATE
HG1 4DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
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
Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
Some evening or weekend work may be required
About this employer
Our caring and kind team provide high-quality, personalised home care in the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Thirsk areas.
After this apprenticeship
Ongoing training and development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013181.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
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