Apprentice Adult Care Worker Level 2

Passion for Support is a domiciliary care provider offering personalised care and support to adults and older people in their own homes. The organisation aims to promote independence, dignity and quality of life, enabling customers to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.

Working days can vary depending on customer needs, all staff are expected to work alternative weekends and up to two evenings per week. 20 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Empathy, Prioritisation, Organisation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Empathy
• Prioritisation
• Organisation

Other requirements

Due to the nature of the role, which involves providing intimate personal care including bathing, toileting and personal hygiene to female customers who have expressed a requirement for female carers, this position is open to female applicants only. This is considered an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

English (grade 4/C or above), Maths (grade 4/C or above), Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Empathy, Prioritisation, Organisation

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Completing the apprenticeship opens up the opportunity to become a team leader.