Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Bournemouth
Tender Care Services Ltd
756 Wimborne RoadBournemouth, Dorset BH9 2DZ (BH9 2DZ)
Closes in 30 days (Monday 16 February 2026)
Posted on 15 January 2026
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Summary
Tender Care Services are looking for a new adult care Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult care worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£24,544 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts TBC (Will Include Evenings & Weekends)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
Purpose of Position To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that maintains and respects their dignity and promotes their independence. Care provided by care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the client's family. Our care does not include tasks expected to be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal Responsibilities:
- To assist our clients who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, showering, bathing, oral hygiene and the toilet
- To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and needing
- To help care for clients who are dying
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients through talking to them
- To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty and clean commodes
- To set tables and trays; serve meals; feed clients who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room
- To read and write reports and take part in staff and client meetings and in training activities as directed
- If required, to assist or administer prescribed medication and creams
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required
- To comply with the agency's guidelines and policies at all times
- To report to the agency manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client
- To encourage our clients to remain as independent as possible
Where you'll work
756 Wimborne RoadBournemouth, Dorset BH9 2DZ
BH9 2DZ
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)
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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
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 12 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
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
About this employer
We are a family owned and run business, and believe that we bring our family ethos and values into our work. We prefer to get to know our Clients and invest time in drawing up a personalised package of care that is right for them and that we are confident will make a difference to their lives.
After this apprenticeship
- 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
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009001.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Monday 16 February 2026)
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