Apprentice Support Worker
THE HESLEY GROUP LIMITED
Doncaster (DN11 9HH)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 September 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for candidates over 18 years old (due to the nature of the role) who have a ‘can do’ attitude, outgoing and caring but have a calm demeanour when needed. You don't need to have experience but it is essential that you share our values.
- Wage
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£24,307 a year
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£100 Amazon voucher per quarter of completed apprenticeship £28 a month towards travel £100 towards clothes for work £5 reimbursement on a blue light card Overtime may be available which will be at a higher rate 6 weeks holiday Free parking
- Training course
- Healthcare support worker (level 2)
- Hours
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37 Hours a week Rolling rota of 4 days working, then 2 off, full & part weekends with 1 full weekend off every 6 weeks.
Mix of shift patterns including early and late:
Weekdays –7.30am –2.45pm & 1.45pm–10pm
Weekends –7.30am –1.45pm & 1.15pm–10pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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10
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 long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us
- As a Support Worker for people with autism and learning disabilities you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more independent, dignified and happy life
- We are looking for forward thinkers who can offer new ideas on how to develop a person’s opportunities and skills ranging from developing their own garden to cooking nutritious and different meals
- Not all support work will take place within the homes of the people we support
- There will be lots of opportunities to access the local community and engage with the interests of the people you support. They all have different interests and therefore we are looking for flexible and open minded candidates to support with activities such as walking, days out to the cinema or visits to the seaside to name a few
- On a daily basis you will have a strong support network from the rest of the team. We are a proactive team and work in partnership to ensure the best support for colleagues is provided, so don’t worry if you are new to care, there is always someone you can turn to
Where you'll work
Hesley Group
Meadow View Stripe Road
Doncaster
DN11 9HH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role.
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent.
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing.
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing.
- Perform basic life support.
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment.
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication.
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan.
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care.
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment.
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment.
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals.
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding.
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity.
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices.
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology.
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals.
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace.
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development.
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards.
- Reflect on own practice.
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit.
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice.
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role.
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent.
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing.
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing.
- Perform basic life support.
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment.
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication.
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan.
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care.
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment.
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment.
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals.
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding.
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity.
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices.
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology.
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals.
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace.
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development.
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards.
- Reflect on own practice.
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit.
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice.
Training schedule
- Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
- Day release
- You will undertake the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 standard
- You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0216-v1-2
More training information
- Initial training of 3 weeks Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm – thereafter ongoing training all at your place of work near Tickhill in Doncaster
- There are regular public buses from and to Doncaster. Also 1 day every fortnight spent at Doncaster College
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.
About this employer
Established in 1975, Hesley Group provides specialist residential, supported living and further education services. We aim to offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities, often in association with autism and complex care needs, including behaviours of concern.
https://careers.hesleygroup.co.uk/vacancies (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Level 2 Diploma & Care Certificate funded Ongoing free mandatory & development training Regular promotion opportunities Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Cycle to work Scheme Access to various discounts at different retailers Refer a friend
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 you have your Level 2 qualification you can undergo your Level 3 which will give you more skills and knowledge and an increased pay rate
- Lots of our Support Workers move into other roles including Team Leader positions
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Debbie Evans
debbie.evans@dncolleges.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340619.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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