Care Worker Apprentice

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and want to develop valuable skills for the future. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career in care or gain a strong foundation before pursuing another career within Health and Social Care, this apprenticeship is the perfect place to start.

What you'll do

• To work alongside and assist the Senior Carers and Team Leaders

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals

• Contribute towards communicating changes to rotas and client requirements within the community

• Ensure that you work within the departments policies and procedures

• Attending training and expanding your personal development - Assist clients as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, supervising bathing, toileting and feeding as detailed in the Care Plan

• Assist clients with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming carpets, cleaning living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters and mops, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking meals

• As detailed in the Care Plan, encourage clients to undertake personal care and domestic tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

• Undertake shopping, collect pensions, pay bills and deal with mail (if listed on the Care Plan) and provide validated receipts for expenditure of client's money Interaction with clients and their families

• Liaising with other areas of the organisation, including adherence to the rules, regulations and guidelines for good practice - Liaising with the manager of establishments whilst being employed by First City Nursing Services

Training

• Working towards completion of the apprenticeship standard.
• On-the-job training provided by employer.
• Off -he-job training will be provided by New College Swindon and the employer.

After the apprenticeship

• Nursing
• Paramedic
• Many opportunities

Skills

• Integrity
• Confidentialty
• Flexibility
• Accountability
• Develop new skills
• Work without supervision
• Adhere to policies
• Understand client needs

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 2)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 2)

Benefits

• Paid induction and shadowing shifts
• Pool cars available (subject to availability)
• Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways
• Blue Light Card membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for your well-being, including mental health, financial advice, and counselling services
• Local garage discounts
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

About the employer

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Adult care worker (level 2), Care services
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Shifts in between hours of 7am- 10pm.
• Start date: 20 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year