Foundation

Health and Social Care Apprentice

CLIFTON HOMECARE LIMITED

LYTHAM ST ANNES (FY8 1PF)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 April 2026

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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

The role of the Domiciliary Care Assistant is to support clients to complete activities of daily living.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
30 Hours a Week. Days and shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

8 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

  • Develop effective working relationships with all Clifton Homecare colleagues and managers.
  • Support an open, positive and inclusive working culture.
  • Work within and promote the company’s policies and procedures.
  • Participate where required in organisational goals, business and quality objectives and minimise legal risks.
  • Work in a cost-effective manner, paying close attention to Environmental sustainability matters.
  • Systematically solve day to day issues, liaise with senior staff where and when necessary and complete all relevant documentation.
  • Provide assistance with personal care as per the care plan in the client’s file and the electronic app. This may include supporting clients with their personal care which includes continence management and oral hygiene.
  • Medication prompts and administration.
  • Management of delegated healthcare activities under the direction of a healthcare professional and Clifton Homecare manager and in line with Clifton Homecare’s Delegated Healthcare Activities policy and procedure.
  • Meal preparation and assistance with eating and/or drinking.
  • Support clients with moving and handling needs; using walking aids, hoists, slide sheets, in bed systems.
  • Grocery and/or other shopping.

Domestic duties.

  • Taking clients out either on an individual or group basis.
  • Safeguarding of clients and families by following: Training, policies and procedures and reporting appropriately.
  • Report writing and accurate completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs).
  • Promotion of human rights, equality and diversity, dignity, respect and person-centred care.
  • Provision of care and support in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best interests’ principles.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Ensure consent at all times before supporting clients with tasks.
  • Support multidisciplinary team working. This will include working with Health Care professionals, CQC inspectors, clients, families and other care providers/ teams as required.
  • To assist with care plan maintenance and risk assessment completion.
  • Encourage clients to maintain independence and promote rehabilitation where possible.
  • Support innovative methods for care delivery.
  • Encourage and support health promotion within local and national health and social care strategies.
  • Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Cooperate with the induction, training, mentoring and evaluation of all new employees.
  • Support implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
  • Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.

Where you'll work

30 ORCHARD ROAD
LYTHAM ST ANNES
FY8 1PF

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING WORKS (NW) LTD

Training course

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • At Workplace 
  • Every 4 Weeks 

Requirements

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

Other requirements

Pass DBS Check 

About this employer

Clifton Homecare aims to provide clients with a level of care that we would be happy with for ourselves or a member of our family. We are a small, family-run company with high standards and expect our employees to support our company ethos and work to the same high standards. Welcome to the team!

https://cliftonhcl.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progress onto higher level Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING WORKS (NW) LTD

Chloe Mcilwaine

chloe@training-works.co.uk

01253478180

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028025.

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 21 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)