Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
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Company INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Provider LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
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Location Watford, WD17 2BW
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Care services
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Ref NAS-2000060621
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Application Deadline Date 13/11/2026
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Start Date 16/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Sunday. You will need to be able to work between 7.00am and 9.00pm. A weekly rota will be provided with your working hours for each day. Depending on your shift pattern, lunch breaks are typically around two hours, although this may vary.
Brief Description
This is a paid apprenticeship combining hands-on experience with a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care qualification. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting older and vulnerable adults and wants to build a rewarding career in care.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship standard qualification.
Future Prospects
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
As an Adult Care Worker Apprentice at New Shepherd Care Ltd, you will support service users in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
- Supporting older and vulnerable adults with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and mobility.
- Assisting with meal preparation and supporting individuals with their daily routines.
- Prompting and, once trained and assessed as competent, administering medication.
- Encouraging service users to maintain their independence, social connections and usual routines.
- Completing accurate care records on the electronic care system after each visit.
- Identifying and immediately reporting any concerns regarding a service user's health, safety or wellbeing.
- Following safeguarding policies and all care procedures.
Your Training & Support
You will receive comprehensive training and support throughout your apprenticeship, including:
- A full induction and completion of the Care Certificate before working independently.
- Full training in moving and handling, medication and safeguarding.
- Initial shadowing alongside experienced carers.
- No unsupervised personal care until you have been fully trained, assessed and signed off as competent.
- A minimum of 6 hours of paid off-the-job training each week towards your qualification.
- Regular one-to-one supervision and spot checks.
- Ongoing support from a Team Leader.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.