Care Assistant Apprentice
Park House
WESTON SUPER MARE (BS23 2BA)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 November 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, you will develop the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality, compassionate care. You will support patients with daily activities, monitor wellbeing, maintain dignity and independence, follow health and safety procedures, and work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- Wage
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£25,571.52 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£13.66 an hour
- Training course
- Healthcare support worker (level 2)
- Hours
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You will work 36 hours per week, with shifts varying across Monday to Sunday. Weekend working will be on a rota basis, with weekends alternating.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 2026
- Duration
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8 months
- Positions available
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3
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
Job Purpose
As a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, you will support clients with their day-to-day care needs, including personal care, bathing, dressing, mobility and mealtimes. You will help support their physical and mental wellbeing, encourage independence and provide companionship and practical support.
You will be expected to provide care with kindness and compassion, always respecting clients' dignity, privacy and individual needs. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidentiality, keeping care records up to date and following Park House policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
- Support clients with their personal care needs, including bathing (bath, bed bath or shower), washing and dressing, foot and nail care, shampooing, shaving, hair care, mouth care and denture care.
- Assist clients with using a bedpan, toilet or portable commode, as well as getting into and out of bed and preparing for bedtime.
- Encourage clients to take part in activities that support their physical and mental wellbeing. This may include talking, reading, going for walks or day trips, helping with hobbies and assisting with writing where needed.
- Provide support and comfort to clients receiving palliative care, ensuring their dignity and individual needs are always respected.
- Assist with serving meals and drinks and carry out general domestic duties as required.
- Respond to emergency call bells, welcome visitors, answer telephone calls and attend to the door when required.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to clients, their care and all matters relating to Park House.
- Follow Park House's Health and Safety policies and procedures, including COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
- Keep care records accurate and up to date, ensuring all relevant information is recorded appropriately.
- Attend relevant training and take an active part in learning and development as part of the level 2 apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
PARK PLACE
WESTON SUPER MARE
BS23 2BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Park House is committed to providing the right level of training and support to help each apprentice develop in their role. This will include one-to-one guidance, shadowing experienced members of staff, face-to-face training, compliance training and manual handling.
Apprentices will also receive support with online training and coursework. Regular supervision and reviews will take place to discuss progress, identify any areas where further support may be needed and ensure the apprentice feels confident in their role.
Training and ongoing support will be tailored to each individual, taking into account their previous experience, learning needs and progress throughout the apprenticeship.
More training information
Apprentices will attend college one day a week and will be supported by a dedicated assessor. The assessor will also carry out regular workplace visits to monitor progress, provide guidance and ensure the apprentice is receiving the right support and developing the knowledge and skills needed for the role.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C+)
- Maths (grade 4/C+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Park House is happy to consider applicants with no previous experience and provide training from the ground up, supporting them to develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards expected within the home. Previous experience in a care setting would be beneficial but is not essential.
Park House is looking for someone who is:
- Caring, compassionate and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting others.
- Willing to learn, develop and grow within the role.
- Previous care experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and CQC standards, or is willing to develop this knowledge.
- Has basic IT skills and is comfortable using computers, as much of the care documentation and day-to-day administration is completed electronically.
- Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team.
Please be aware that Park House has cats on the premises. Applicants should take this into consideration if they have any allergies to cats.
A satisfactory DBS check is essential for this role. Applicants must successfully complete the DBS process before they can start employment. Park House will arrange and carry out the DBS check in-house. The start date will depend on how quickly the check is processed and the results are received.
To be considered for the apprenticeship, applicants must have been a UK resident for at least three years. Some exceptions may apply, and applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
About this employer
Here at Park House Residential, we care for people 65+.We are passionate & are a well established house.
Company benefits
- Auto-enrolment into the workplace pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- The opportunity to work with lovely residents in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, offering discounts at a range of retailers and services.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunities for career progression, with the potential to develop into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker role and progress into more senior positions within Park House.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE
Erin
erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062975.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)