Rehability UK, Anstey, GL5 3NZ, Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship - Full time support Worker

Rehability UK

Stroud (GL5 3NZ)

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a caring and self-motivated individual who has a passion for caring for others to join our highly reputable Company. 

Wage

£16,489.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

42 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Support Worker – Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Organisation: Rehability UK
Location: Anstey, GL5 3NZ
Job Type: Full-time Apprenticeship
Role: Support Worker (Driver Required)
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Training Programme: Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
About the Role
Rehability UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker Apprentice to join their team in Anstey.

This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in adult social care while working towards a Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex care requirements, helping them live as independently as possible and participate in their local community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to start a career in health and social care, making a positive difference while gaining valuable skills and a recognised qualification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide practical and emotional support to individuals within the service
  • Assist service users with daily living tasks and personal care where required
  • Encourage independence and support individuals to develop life skills
  • Support individuals to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities
  • Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
  • Maintain accurate records and report any concerns to senior staff
  • Promote health, safety and wellbeing at all times
  • Follow safeguarding procedures and organisational policies
  • Work alongside experienced support workers while completing apprenticeship training

Working Hours

This is a full-time role with shifts varying depending on service needs.
Typical shift patterns may include:

  • 7:00am – 3:00pm
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • 8:00pm – 8:00am (night shifts may be required)

Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and occasional night shifts is required.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Caring, patient and compassionate
  • Passionate about supporting others
  • Reliable and responsible
  • A good communicator with a positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Willingness to complete the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
  • Previous care experience is not essential, but an interest in health and social care is important

Apprenticeship Training:

You will complete the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship, gaining knowledge and practical experience in:

  • Person-centred care
  • Safeguarding and duty of care
  • Communication and professional care practice
  • Supporting independence and wellbeing
  • Career Progression

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to:

  • A permanent Support Worker role
  • Progression to a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
  • Further career opportunities within Rehability UK

If you are passionate about helping others and want to begin a rewarding career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Where you'll work

Anstey
Ash Road, Lightpill
Stroud
GL5 3NZ

Training

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

Training provider

TEND TRAINING LTD

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

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

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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Full UK Driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential.

About this employer

Rehability UK is a leading Specialist Healthcare provider for Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Brain Injury Rehab and Children's Services. 

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent Support Worker role.
  • Progression to a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
  • Further career development opportunities within Rehability UK.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEND TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019773.

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Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)