Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - York
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Company: Selwood House Care Home (Country Court Care)
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Location: YO19 6AW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,467.16 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000023336
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Application Deadline Date: 29/04/2026
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Start Date: 06/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 33 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift times 07:00-19:00).
Brief Description
Country Court Care are looking for a new Care Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying for your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2.
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 12-month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Somerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Our Home Manager & the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that - a home.
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:
- Helping our residents with personal support and care
- Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
- Supporting residents at meals time
- Interacting with our residents on a personal level
- Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met
ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.
- Have good written & verbal communication skills
- Able to engage well with the residents and their families
- Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:
- Annual pay reviews
- A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
- Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
- Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our homes
Other Information
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.