Adult carer Level 2 Apprentice

Old Hastings House

HASTINGS, TN34 3ET

Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2025


Summary

As a Carer, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, supporting their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Wage
£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Normally a 2 or 4 week rota to include every other weekend.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your role will include:

  • Assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily routines
  • Supporting residents with meals and hydration
  • Engaging residents in meaningful activities
  • Providing emotional support and companionship
  • Working closely with families and healthcare professionals

Where you’ll work

OLD HASTINGS HOUSE

HIGH STREET

HASTINGS

TN34 3ET

Training

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.

College or training organisation

ACACIA TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • The training will be done in house, together with a tutor from the Acacia training who provide support and learning material.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Desired skills required A kind, patient, and caring nature Experience in care (preferred but not essential – full training provided) Understanding of dementia care (or willingness to learn) Good communication skills and a team-player attitude Right to work in the UK Personal attributes the right values understands dignity, respect, care and commitment to training.

About this company

Priding itself on its family atmosphere, Old Hastings House has fine views across Hastings Old Town and is located within walking distance of local shops and amenities. A resident handbook specific to the part of the home the new resident resides is made available on admission. This Information Book aims to provide you with all the background information in respect of the care that you will receive at Old Hastings House, together with information about the services offered within the home.

After this apprenticeship

  • Permanent position within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACACIA TRAINING LIMITED

janet brennan

JanetB@acaciatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299662.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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