Health and Social Care Foundation Apprentice
SKY FUTURES LTD
BLACKBURN (BB1 3HQ)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 July 2026
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Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Start your career in Health and Social Care – no experience needed!
Are you interested in helping people and making a difference in your community and aged 16-21? This foundation apprenticeship is a great way to begin a career in health and social care.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts between 7:00am - 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 2 October 2026
- Duration
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8 months
- 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
Your duties will include:
- Assisting service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Supporting individuals with mobility and transfers where required.
- Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy nutrition and hydration.
- Supporting service users with medication in line with company policies and training.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Assisting with light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and shopping.
- Accompanying service users to appointments and community activities where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns to senior staff.
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and infection control procedures.
No previous care experience is required as full training, structured learning, mentoring and ongoing support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
SUITE 16
BLACKBURN ENTERPRISE CENTRE
FURTHERGATE
BLACKBURN
BB1 3HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
College or training organisation: Blackburn College.
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
About this employer
Choice Care is a trusted domiciliary care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables people to live safely and independently in their own homes. The service offers a wide range of tailored care options, including personal care, companionship, medication support, dementia care, complex care, respite care, and end-of-life care. Every care plan is designed around the individual's needs, preferences, and goals, with compassionate, highly trained carers committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Choice Care works closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and uses modern technology to monitor and record care visits, providing reassurance and transparency for clients and their loved ones.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Permanent role
- Progression to other courses
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041488.
Apply now
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Closes in 30 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)