Adult Care Apprenticeship

We are a small friendly care home in Harrogate supporting 4 young adults with physical and learning disabilities within their home and in the community. With a strong, stable and fun staff team and supportive manager, we now have a vacancy for an Apprentice Support Worker to join our team.

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting people with personal care and meals/drinks
  • Supporting people with activities at home and in the community
  • Supporting people to look after their home/domestic duties
  • Working as part of a team, communicating and working together
  • Completing records and working in line with United Response Policies and Procedures

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • You will undertake an Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • This will take an average of 18 months to complete
  • It will be totally work based and regular assessor visits will take place between the college, apprentice and employer at the workplace
  • As an apprentice, you will receive 6hrs of learning time each week, allocated to your apprenticeship to concentrate on any set development activities
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be able to move to a Support Worker Position and there is further career progression within the organisation

Annual wage

£14,625.00

Expected duration

18 Months