Extra Care Apprentice

COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED

Redruth (TR15 1NJ)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 7 August 2026)

Posted on 17 July 2026

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Summary

Kick-start a rewarding career in care with Coastline. Working alongside our experienced team at Miners Court, you'll gain a Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification, develop practical skills, and make a positive difference to customers' lives every day.

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  This apprenticeship is paid at the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices during the first year. From Year 2, pay may increase in line with the apprentice's age and the applicable National Minimum Wage rates.

• Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
• Hours: Two-week rolling rota including evening and weekend shifts. Exact shifts TBC.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

• Assist customers with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and supporting mobility
• Support customers with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and attending appointments
• Learn how to administer medication safely and accurately under supervision
• Build positive relationships with customers and promote their independence and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and report any changes in customers' needs or wellbeing
• Work as part of a supportive care team to deliver high-quality care and support
• Complete a Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship qualification alongside your day-to-day role
• Attend training, workshops and regular reviews to develop your skills and knowledge in adult social care

Where you'll work

Miners Court, Miners Row
Redruth
TR15 1NJ

Training

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

Training provider

DYNAMO HEALTHCARE TRAINING LTD

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship with Dynamo. Training will be delivered in the workplace through regular meetings with a dedicated assessor and tutor, alongside on-the-job learning and observations. Training and review sessions will take place throughout the apprenticeship programme, typically over 12 to 15 months.

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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required before employment can commence.

About this employer

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping. Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do.

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

Company benefits

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Living Pension and Real Living Wage employer
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tonnes of discounts on everything from supermarket shops to holidays and more

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Whilst this apprenticeship is offered as a fixed-term contract, our intention is to offer a permanent role at the end of the programme to the right candidate who successfully completes their qualification and demonstrates Coastline's values in their work. This can provide the foundation for a rewarding long-term career in care and support.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DYNAMO HEALTHCARE TRAINING LTD

careers@coastlinehousing.co.uk

01209200200

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043516.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 7 August 2026)

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