Rehability UK TQ3 3NX Level 2 Adult care Worker apprenticeship
Rehability UK
Paignton (TQ3 3NX)
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 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
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£6,281.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Part time role, Minimum of 16 hours. Days and times to be confirmed.
16 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Description:
Support Worker – Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (Part-Time).
Organisation: Rehability UK.
Location: 17 Stanley Gardens, Paignton, TQ3 3NX.
Job Type: Part-time Apprenticeship.
Position Available:
Part-time Support Worker Apprentice (Minimum 16 hours per week – with potential for additional hours).
Salary: £8.00 per hour.
About the Role
Rehability UK is looking for a caring and motivated individual to join the team as a Support Worker Apprentice at 17 Stanley Gardens in Paignton.
In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them to live as independently as possible while participating in meaningful daily activities.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience while completing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship, developing the skills needed for a rewarding career in health and social care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care where required
- Encourage independence and help individuals develop life skills
- Support participation in activities and community engagement
- Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
- Maintain accurate records and communicate with the care team
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver person-centred care
Working Hours
This is a part-time apprenticeship role with a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Additional hours may be available depending on service needs.
Flexibility to workdays, evenings and weekends may be required.
Requirements
- Caring, patient and compassionate nature
- Reliable and motivated to learn
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- 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 practice
- Supporting independence and wellbeing
- Career Progression
Successful apprentices may progress to a permanent Support Worker role or continue onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification.
Work Location: In person.
Where you'll work
17 Stanley Gardens
Paignton
TQ3 3NX
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
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019826.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)