Care Assistant Apprentice
Prudent Domiciliary care
Ashford (TN23 1BB)
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 November 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 journey in care today
- We support the elderly in their own homes
- This role involves providing personal care to clients
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Once completed, you will move to Level 3. Once level 3 is completed you will be on a wage of £13.20 per hour.
- Training course
- Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts are 6.00am - 3.00pm and 4.00pm - 10.00pm. Weekend work will be in the rota.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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
- This is a driving role, we go to service users own houses, not in one place
- Personal Care: Help clients with washing, bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting or continence care
- Medication Support: Prompt or assist clients to take prescribed medicines following care plans
- Meals and Nutrition: Prepare meals, support with eating and drinking, and handle basic grocery shopping
- Household Support: Assist with light domestic duties such as laundry, tidying, and keeping the living space safe
- Companionship and Community: Provide emotional support, talk with clients, and help them get out or take part in social activities.
- We deal with end of life clients
Where you'll work
Epps Building
Bridge Road
Ashford
TN23 1BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EDUCATION & LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other requirements
- You will need a car and driving licence
- DBS
About this employer
We are recruiting two Business Administration Apprentices, each working 25 hours per week, to support the day-to-day running of our domiciliary care office.
You will assist with telephone and email enquiries, recruitment administration, staff records, spreadsheets and general office organisation. You will receive training and supervision while gaining practical experience in a busy care business.
We particularly welcome applications from school or college leavers aged 17–19.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDUCATION & LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060879.
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 7 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)