Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Shoreham-by-Sea
Right at Home - Worthing & Shoreham District
United Kingdom (BN43 5PB)
Closes on Monday 16 November 2026
Posted on 12 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Right at Home are looking for a new Care Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2 (18+, as you will be visiting people's houses). Due to requirements of this role a full UK driving licence and a vehicle is required.
- Wage
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£23,400 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts we are looking for - 7am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 7am - 10pm, exact working days and hours TBC.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 November 2026
- Duration
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10 months
- Positions available
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3
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 Apprentice Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will be supporting people to live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes. Every day is different, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives while gaining a recognised qualification in health and social care.
You will work alongside experienced Care Assistants, Senior Care Assistants, Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors, and Registered Managers who will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship. You'll become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care within the local community.
The Team You'll Work With:
You will be supported by a highly experienced care team, including:
- You will be allocated a Senior Care Assistant to provide you support
- Care Assistants providing daily support to clients
- Senior Care Assistants who offer guidance and practical coaching
- Field Care Supervisors who carry out observations and support your development
- Care Coordinators responsible for scheduling care visits and ensuring continuity of care
- Registered Managers who oversee the quality and safety of our services
- Healthcare professionals such as District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, GPs and Social Workers, where appropriate
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Accompanying clients to appointments & social outings
- Encouraging and supporting clients to live fulfilling lives
- Personal care, washing, and dressing assistance
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping, meal preparation & shopping
- Catheter/stoma care
- End of life
Where you'll work
2-4 Cecil Pashley Way
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
United Kingdom
BN43 5PB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
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
Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 10-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
At Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District, we’re more than just a care company. We’re an award-winning, compassionate company that believes in supporting adults to live well at home, and supporting our carers to thrive. We’re proud of our strong community presence, our fantastic retention, and the high standards we work hard to maintain every day. When you join us, you’re joining a team that values kindness, respect and real human connection. We invest in our carers from day one. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support. We also take the time to carefully match carers with clients, and ensure you meet before care begins, so everyone feels comfortable and confident.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Paragon Skills recruitment
apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk
08007832545
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058643.
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Closes on Monday 16 November 2026
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