Community Care Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Do you want to work for a provider rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission while building on your knowledge and skills to progress in Health and Social Care? Care with Dignity is a Domiciliary care provider in Abingdon who Support vulnerable adults to live safely and independently in their own homes surrounded by memories and loved ones.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

We have full-time and part-time positions starting from 7.00am - 3.00pm. All applicants must have some evening and alternate weekend capacity. Evening runs start from 4.00pm - 10.00pm. Exact working days and hours TBC

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

We have full-time and part-time positions available at Care with Dignity where you can make a positive difference to the lives of our elderly and vulnerable in your local community.

Support with personal care i.e. washing and dressing
Prompt and administer prescribed medication
Assist with meal preparation and hydration
Light domestic tasks i.e. shopping and laundry
Wellbeing checks and social time
Appointment visits and accessing the community
Designated healthcare tasks i.e. inhalers, compression hosiery

Where you'll work

86a Abingdon Road
Drayton
Abingdon
OX14 4HP

Training

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

College or training organisation

MARR CORPORATION LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate they can check for understanding
Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
Move people and objects safely
Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
Carry out fire safety procedures when required
Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
Reflect on your own work practices
Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Your training plan

Paid induction and shadow training
Care Certificate
Inhouse Moving and Positioning
Inhouse First Aid covering resuscitation
Inhouse Administering Medication
Inhouse Mental Health Awareness
Inhouse End of Life Care
Inhouse Dementia and Challenging Behaviour
Multiple E-learning courses including Covid-19
Functional skills
Diploma in Health and Social Care

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Driving licence (grade Full UK)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Driving License

Other requirements

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About this company

Care with Dignity Partnerships is a Domiciliary Care provider covering Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage. We support vulnerable adults to remain safe and independent in their own homes as an alternative to residential care. We pride ourselves on OUTSTANDING care recognised by the CQC and going above our call of duty to ensure every individual is treated as so with a holistic approach to person centred care.

http://www.cwdpartnerships.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Paid travel time Mileage allowance Blue light discount card

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

Once qualified, the applicant can progress to a level 3 or 4 qualification to work towards a Managerial position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CARE WITH DIGNITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD

Alaina Fraser

info@cwdpartnerships.co.uk

01235 522738

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331050.

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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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