Apprentice Care Assistant (Adult Care Worker Level 2)
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Company Caremark (Bristol & South Gloucestershire)
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Provider CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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Location Bristol, BS4 1ET
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £25,350.00 per year
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Sector Care services
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Ref NAS-2000061122
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Application Deadline Date 15/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 37.5 hours per week on a rota. Shifts run from 7.00am to 10.00pm, seven days a week, and include alternate weekends. Breaks are taken between client visits. We agree on exact days and hours at the interview.
Brief Description
Start a career in care with an award-winning, CQC-rated Good home care provider. You will support older and disabled people to live well in their own homes while working towards a level 2 care qualification. Enjoy the Real Living Wage, fully paid training, and a clear path to senior and supervisory roles.
Training to be Provided
City of Bristol College delivers training mainly in the workplace, with visits from a college assessor, plus online learning and any college attendance the college requires. Off-the-job training each week is built into paid working hours. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Caremark provides a full induction, the Care Certificate, and mandatory training (moving and handling, medication, safeguarding, first aid, infection control) at our Filwood Green Business Park office.
Future Prospects
A permanent care assistant post on completing the apprenticeship, with progression to Senior Care Assistant, Field Care Supervisor and Care Coordinator roles. Level 2 apprentices can progress to the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
You will join a small team of care assistants and visit clients in their own homes across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Working alongside an experienced care worker at first, then more independently, a typical week will include:
- Helping clients with personal care; washing, dressing, continence care, and getting up or going to bed
- Prompting and administering medication and recording it accurately on our care app
- Preparing meals and drinks and helping with light household tasks
- Supporting clients to stay mobile, using hoists and other equipment safely where needed
- Writing clear visit notes on our electronic care planning system and reporting any concerns or changes
- Chatting with clients and their families and helping them stay involved in their community
- Following care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
- Attending team meetings, supervisions, and training sessions at our Filwood office
Level 2 (Adult Care Worker) is for people new to care.
Other Information
- Uniform and ID badge are provided and must be worn on every visit
- You will work in clients’ own homes, often alone, and travel between visits in all weathers
- The role involves personal care and moving and handling (using hoists and equipment, with training)
- Shifts include early mornings, evenings and alternate weekends
- Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks a year (pro rata)
- An enhanced DBS check and two references are required before you start