Foundation

Health Care Apprentice Level 2

GRAND PARK HOMES LTD

ROYSTON (SG8 5AQ)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 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

A Level 2 Healthcare Apprentice supports residents with daily care needs under supervision. Duties include helping with hygiene, mobility, and maintaining a safe environment. The role requires compassion, clear communication, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
X3 days 8.00am - 6.00pm. X1 day either 8.00am - 1.00pm or 1.00pm - 6.00pm X 1.5 hours study time per fortnight provided. Days to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 May 2026

Duration

8 months

Positions available

2

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 patients with daily care needs under supervision
  • Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and feeding
  • Help patients with mobility and safe movement
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
  • Engage patients in activities for mental stimulation (e.g. conversation, games, reading)
  • Encourage independence and overall wellbeing
  • Follow care plans and instructions from qualified staff
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and colleagues
  • Maintain professionalism, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
  • Develop practical skills and gain experience in a healthcare setting

Where you'll work

42 KNEESWORTH STREET
ROYSTON
SG8 5AQ

Training

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

Training provider

QDOS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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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

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

Other requirements

You will be required to pass the following:

  • DBS check
  • Reference check
  • Induction

About this employer

Grand Park Homes is the parent company for 2 care homes in Cambridge and Royston.  This role is to provide admin support for the nursing home in Royston.  St. George's nursing home is a 22 bed home, that provides a variety of nursing care, for our residents, making it a home for them.

After this apprenticeship

  • After completing the Level 2 Healthcare Apprenticeship, individuals can progress into permanent healthcare roles such as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker
  • There are also opportunities to continue training through higher-level apprenticeships, such as Level 3, or specialise in areas like nursing, therapy support, or social care
  • Ongoing development helps build skills, increase responsibility, and open pathways to long-term career progression in the healthcare sector

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QDOS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022881.

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 in 30 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)