Adult Care Worker Apprentice (Moorlands Care Home)
Moorlands Care Home
DARLINGTON (DL3 7AP)
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprentice at Moorlands. You will support residents with personal care, daily routines, mobility, activities, and mealtimes, working alongside experienced staff to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in a supportive care home environment.
- Wage
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£12,480 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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Varying rota which will include weekends and bank holidays. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
As an Adult Care Worker apprentice, you will work as part of the care team at Moorlands while gaining hands‑on experience and completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care, working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the daily routine of the care home to ensure a safe, welcoming, and caring environment
- Assisting residents with all aspects of personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect
- Supporting residents to participate in individual and group activities that promote wellbeing and independence
- Assisting residents with mobility needs, including moving and positioning, following manual handling guidance
- Supporting residents during mealtimes, including serving meals and assisting individuals to eat and drink where required
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness within communal areas and resident rooms
- Ensuring good levels of hygiene and infection control are maintained at all times
- Recording relevant information accurately in care plans and daily records
- Communicating effectively with residents, colleagues, and other professionals
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection and safeguarding requirements
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive training and support to help you develop your skills and progress within the adult care sector.
- Respecting the patients' privacy and rules of confidentiality
- Establishing a relationship with each patient and members of patients' families
- Answering the telephone and greeting guests on behalf of the patient
- Responding to medical and other emergencies immediately
Where you'll work
57-61 STANHOPE ROAD NORTH
DARLINGTON
DL3 7AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply national standards, organisational policies and procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.
- Follow national legislation, policies and guidance in adult social care settings, relating to health and safety within the scope of own role.
- Consider the human rights of individuals in adult social care settings, in line with organisational policies relating to equity, diversity and inclusion to support an open culture.
- Demonstrate a duty of candour, and duty of care acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Apply a person-centred, co-produced approach when developing relationships with individuals to support their health and wellbeing.
- Assist with conducting risk assessments, which focus on positive risk taking, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Apply the principles of positive and proactive care and support for those with lived experience to proactively avoid or reduce escalation, de-escalate, and manage conflict.
- Customise information, advice and guidance to individuals with or without capacity or their representative to make informed, independent choices and decisions.
- Adapt approach to care and support for individuals with lived experience to meet their current and evolving cognitive and physical needs and conditions.
- Recognise and respect how an individuals capacity determines their ability to make informed decisions about their needs.
- Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of changes in the physical and mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing of those with lived experience, and monitor, record and report changes.
- Use appropriate communication methods that are adapted to respond to the needs of individuals, stakeholders and family members in adult social care settings, including verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication.
- Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing of self.
- Use record keeping systems to maintain clear and accurate records of interactions with individuals, and others ensuring security of information and data.
- Apply methods of digital working and communication and new care technologies to support improvements in own work setting.
- Record learning opportunities in line with organisational policies that support lifelong learning and meet the relevant standards.
- Record, use feedback and supervision to improve own practice to identify and support the development of individual goals and career opportunities.
- Contribute and agree to the personal development plan demonstrating support required for new learning goals and reflection on actual practice.
- Monitors safe and effective administration of medicines in accordance with national and organisational policies and the limitations of own role.
- Apply national standards, organisational policies and procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.
- Follow national legislation, policies and guidance in adult social care settings, relating to health and safety within the scope of own role.
- Consider the human rights of individuals in adult social care settings, in line with organisational policies relating to equity, diversity and inclusion to support an open culture.
- Demonstrate a duty of candour, and duty of care acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Apply a person-centred, co-produced approach when developing relationships with individuals to support their health and wellbeing.
- Assist with conducting risk assessments, which focus on positive risk taking, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Apply the principles of positive and proactive care and support for those with lived experience to proactively avoid or reduce escalation, de-escalate, and manage conflict.
- Customise information, advice and guidance to individuals with or without capacity or their representative to make informed, independent choices and decisions.
- Adapt approach to care and support for individuals with lived experience to meet their current and evolving cognitive and physical needs and conditions.
- Recognise and respect how an individuals capacity determines their ability to make informed decisions about their needs.
- Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of changes in the physical and mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing of those with lived experience, and monitor, record and report changes.
- Use appropriate communication methods that are adapted to respond to the needs of individuals, stakeholders and family members in adult social care settings, including verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication.
- Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing of self.
- Use record keeping systems to maintain clear and accurate records of interactions with individuals, and others ensuring security of information and data.
- Apply methods of digital working and communication and new care technologies to support improvements in own work setting.
- Record learning opportunities in line with organisational policies that support lifelong learning and meet the relevant standards.
- Record, use feedback and supervision to improve own practice to identify and support the development of individual goals and career opportunities.
- Contribute and agree to the personal development plan demonstrating support required for new learning goals and reflection on actual practice.
- Monitors safe and effective administration of medicines in accordance with national and organisational policies and the limitations of own role.
Training schedule
You will be completing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington.
This apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to begin a successful career in adult health and social care. The programme is delivered through a blended approach, combining on‑line, flexible learning with expert‑led classroom sessions and workplace‑based training covering core care topics.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be supported by experienced tutors who have worked within the health and social care sector and bring many years of practical experience. They will support you to develop the confidence, competence, and professional standards required to work effectively in a range of adult care settings.
More training information
Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
- Accredited Care Certificate
- Functional Skills 2 in maths and English (if required)
Drop-in training sessions will be take place weekly, on a day release basis, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprenticeship standards.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 1+/G+)
- maths (grade 1+/G+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- You will be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 5AJ) and you may need to make your own way there for training
- Travel to and from the employer, based at 57-61 Stanhope Road North, Darlington, DL3 7AP
- Subject to passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
Moorlands Care Home are a small 19 bed, family run care home in Darlington overlooking Stanhope Park. They are dedicated in providing exceptional care for our residents. The warm and friendly atmosphere combined with highly trained staff ensures that all residents feel at home and receive the best possible care. At Moorlands Care Home, they understand that every resident is unique, and that is why they provide person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. The team of compassionate staff providing 24-hour care, ensuring that residents are comfortable and safe at all times. Moorlands are proud to offer a range of services to residents, including residential care, dementia care, respite care, and day care. The beautiful and spacious accommodation ensures that all our residents feel at home, and our extensive range of activities ensures that they have plenty of opportunities to socialize, learn, and have fun. We are committed to providing a high standard of care, and our staff are dedicated to ensuring that all our residents receive the best possible care and attention. We welcome you to come and visit our care home and see for yourself why Moorlands Care Home is the perfect choice for your loved ones.
After this apprenticeship
Possible employment and progression on to further training upon completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Graham Curry
graham.curry@Darlington.gov.uk
07949845325
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030857.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)