Care Worker Apprentice
FIRST CITY NURSING SERVICES LIMITED
Swindon (SN2 2QG)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2026
Contents
Summary
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and want to develop valuable skills for the future. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career in care or gain a strong foundation before pursuing another career within Health and Social Care, this apprenticeship is the perfect place to start.
- Wage
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£16,640 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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Shifts in between hours of 7am- 10pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
- To work alongside and assist the Senior Carers and Team Leaders
- When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals
- Contribute towards communicating changes to rotas and client requirements within the community
- Ensure that you work within the departments policies and procedures
- Attending training and expanding your personal development · Assist clients as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, supervising bathing, toileting and feeding as detailed in the Care Plan
- Assist clients with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming carpets, cleaning living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters and mops, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking meals
- As detailed in the Care Plan, encourage clients to undertake personal care and domestic tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
- Undertake shopping, collect pensions, pay bills and deal with mail (if listed on the Care Plan) and provide validated receipts for expenditure of client’s money Interaction with clients and their families
· Liaising with other areas of the organisation, including adherence to the rules, regulations and guidelines for good practice · Liaising with the manager of establishments whilst being employed by First City Nursing Services
Where you'll work
First City House
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
Swindon
SN2 2QG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
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
- Working towards completion of the apprenticeship standard.
- On-the-job training provided by employer.
- Off -he-job training will be provided by New College Swindon and the employer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2)
- Maths (grade 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Integrity
- Confidentialty
- Flexibility
- Accountability
- Develop new skills
- Work without supervision
- Adhere to policies
- Understand client needs
About this employer
Why Choose First City? First City is a leading provider of high-quality care, rated Outstanding by the CQC. Our dedicated and successful team is committed to empowering people to achieve their goals through a holistic, strength-based approach, supporting individuals to live independently and remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving exceptional, person-centred care. This is more than just a job, it's the start of a meaningful career. You'll gain hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications, and the opportunity to learn from experienced care professionals while making a genuine difference in people's lives every day. If you're ready to start your journey in Health and Social Care, we'd love to hear from you.
https://www.firstcitynursing.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Paid induction and shadowing shifts
- Pool cars available (subject to availability)
- Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways
- Blue Light Card membership
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for your well-being, including mental health, financial advice, and counselling services
- Local garage discounts
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Nursing
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- Many opportunities
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056603.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)