Home Care Assistant Apprentice

JADEE'S NURSING AGENCY LIMITED

COLCHESTER (CO1 2ZF)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 21 January 2026

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Summary

Join our team as a Home Care Assistant Apprentice, supporting vulnerable individuals in their daily lives. You will learn practical care skills, gain hands-on experience, and provide compassionate support while working towards your qualification.

• Wage:

  £17,550 a year

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  • Apprentices aged 18 - 20 years will receive and hourly wage of £11.25
  • Apprentices aged 21+ will receive and hourly wage of £12.80

• Training course: Adult care worker (level 2)
• Hours: Shift-based between 7am and 10pm, including mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends (rota-based with breaks in between). 30 – 40 hours per week, depending on rota and business needs.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 2 March 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• Positions available:

  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

• Support service users with personal care such as washing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with meal preparation, hydration, and monitoring nutritional
  needs.
• Help service users maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home
  environment.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and encourage
  independence.
• Record daily notes accurately and report any concerns to senior
  staff.
• Support mobility needs, including safe moving and handling (with
  training).
• Follow care plans, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety
  guidelines.

Where you'll work

50 MOORSIDE BUSINESS PARK
MOORSIDE
COLCHESTER
CO1 2ZF

Training

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

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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

• The apprentice will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard including the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Care.
• Apprentices will receive 1-to-1 tutor support from an assessor with tuition arranged on an individual basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade 9-2/A*-E)

Other in:

Car (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn
• Respectful and professional

Other requirements

• Role involves travelling between service users’ homes. Applicants must hold a driving licence.
• Work may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Regular lone working and must be able to work in community settings.
• Must be comfortable providing personal care.
• A DBS check will be required.

About this employer

Jadee’s Nursing Agency is a growing care provider delivering high-quality home care and support services across the community. We work with a diverse range of clients, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring daily living support. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Company benefits

• Support to complete recognised qualifications.
• Employee support/wellbeing guidance.
• Flexible shifts.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the apprenticeship, candidates may progress to:

• Qualified Care Assistant / Support Worker
• Senior Care Assistant
• Care Coordinator
• Team Leader / Supervisor
• Opportunities to move into Nursing, Healthcare, or further Level 3
  qualifications within social care

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009854.

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Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

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