Homecare Support Worker Apprentice

Summary

As an Apprentice Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of experienced staff to support service users in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. You will receive training while assisting with personal care, social support, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for service users.

Wage

£12,480 a year

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£12 per hour

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Hours

Contracted hours + Over time, shifts TBC.

20 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Job Duties:

Under the guidance and supervision of a mentor, you will gradually learn and assist with the following:

Personal Care:

Supporting service users with dressing and undressing.
Assisting with washing, bathing, showering, shaving, grooming, and oral hygiene.
Helping with hair care (washing, brushing) and fingernail care.
Supporting continence management and personal hygiene needs.
Aiding with mobility, including getting in and out of bed.
Assisting with the use of mobility aids and rehabilitation equipment.
Observing and reporting any concerns about pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
Providing companionship and emotional support.

Healthcare Support:

Assisting service users in taking prescribed medication (under supervision).

Dietary Care:

Helping to prepare meals and snacks based on service users’ dietary preferences.
Supporting service users with feeding, if required.

Household and Domestic Assistance:

Supporting with light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and tidying.
Assisting with laundry, ironing, and bed-making.
Helping with shopping, meal planning, and budgeting.
Providing light gardening assistance (if agreed in the Care Plan).

Social and Personal Support:

Accompanying service users on social outings or appointments. · Assisting with personal finances, such as collecting pensions or paying bills (under supervision).
Helping to organize personal events (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries).
Encouraging participation in community activities and democratic rights (e.g., voting).

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities:

Completing service user records, time sheets, and mileage logs accurately.
Attending staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Reporting any concerns or changes in service users’ well-being to the supervisor.
Following company policies and procedures to ensure high-quality care.
Understanding the tasks that must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties.

Where you’ll work

Unit 26
Number One Industrial Estate
Consett
DH8 6TJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate they can check for understanding
Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
Move people and objects safely
Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
Carry out fire safety procedures when required
Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
Reflect on your own work practices
Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Your training plan

Apprenticeship standard is an industry recognised level 2 Adult Care Worker training programme and will be delivered in partnership with Derwentside College. The training will be completed fully within the workplace either over Microsoft teams or in person from a training consultant here at the College. On the job training will be carried out weekly with designated working hours during the working week to support with the apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Math (grade 4/C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

DBS Checks funded by employer. Due to the nature of the role being domiciliary home care candidates are required to be aged 18+

About this company

Here at Eboney Homecare Limited we are a Domiciliary Home Care provider who were established in 2005 and have an Outstanding rating from CQC for the care service we provide.

After this apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you will receive structured training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in health and social care. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a formal qualification, with ongoing support from experienced colleagues.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313372.

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