Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Swanage
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Company: Trusted Care Homes LTD - Dragonfly Care Home
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Location: United Kingdom, BH19 3HB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £23,793.12 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000054167
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Application Deadline Date: 22/10/2026
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Start Date: 29/10/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed x3 12 hour shifts per week (Includes alternate weekends on a rota basis).
Brief Description
Join our friendly team at Dragonfly Care Home and start a rewarding career in care. You’ll receive hands-on experience, support from our experienced team and training while working towards your qualification.
Training to be Provided
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 10 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
As a Healthcare Assistant at Dragonfly Care Home, you will be part of our friendly and supportive care team, working alongside experienced carers, senior carers and management.
You will gain hands-on experience supporting our residents with their day-to-day needs, including personal care, mobility, meals and drinks, activities and emotional support. You will also learn how to complete care documentation, follow individual care plans, recognise changes in a resident’s health and wellbeing and understand the importance of safeguarding, dignity and person-centred care.
You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship and given the opportunity to build your confidence, develop your skills and gain valuable experience working in a busy but friendly care home environment.
- Support residents with their personal care needs while maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence
- Support residents with everyday activities, including eating and drinking, mobility and taking part in activities they enjoy
- Get to know each resident as an individual and provide person-centred care based on their needs, choices and preferences
- Work alongside carers, senior carers and the wider team to provide safe and consistent care
- Follow residents’ care plans and risk assessments and report any changes or concerns to a senior member of staff
- Complete care records accurately and make sure important information is passed on during handovers
- Support residents with their emotional wellbeing, offering reassurance, companionship and a friendly face
- Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and moving and handling procedures
- Attend training and work towards completing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification
- Treat residents, their families and colleagues with kindness, respect and compassion at all times
Other Information
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.