Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Lymington

Bluebird Care - New Forest (Lymington)(Audagio Services Ltd)

Unit 16 (SO41 8LZ)

Closes in 3 days (Friday 29 May 2026)

Posted on 26 March 2026


Summary

Bluebird Care are looking for a new adult care Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker (level 2) Apprenticeship.

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Shifts TBC (will include evenings & weekends)

37 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 6 June 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

At Bluebird Care Lymington, we provide high-quality, compassionate care to elderly and vulnerable people, helping them remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. We're growing our dedicated team and currently seeking Health Care Assistants to support customers across New Forest regions such as Lymington, New Milton, Sway, Brockenhurst, Hythe and Waterside.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Supporting with personal care and daily routines
  • Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
  • Effectively communicating with those of different communication needs or from different backgrounds
  • Problem solving and learning how to safely support individuals whilst working in line with legislations, regulations, policies and risk assessment
  • Learning how to implement a good level of nutrition and hydration alongside training in food hygiene standards and infection prevention control
  • Learning about signs of abuse and how to safeguard yourself and your customers, including who you would need to report to
  • Learning about whistleblowing should you feel your concerns are not being listened to
  • Learning how to safely handle and administer medication and ensure safe disposal
  • Learning how to deal with challenging situations and positive behaviour support, as well as learning about autism and learning disabilities
  • Learning how to work in a team and communicate with your colleagues, as well as lone working

Where you'll work

Unit 16
SO41 8LZ

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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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

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Drivers Licence (grade )

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Health and Social Care (grade )

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

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Home Care services give people the support they need, in the place they love. So Dad can wake up in his own bed. Mum can prep the Sunday roast in her own kitchen. Your husband can get the personal care he needs while you’re in the next room. And everyone, as much as possible, can go about their life as normal.

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 VAC2000023444.

Apply now

Closes in 3 days (Friday 29 May 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.