Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
* have an EHC plan
* are in care or have been in care
* are in prison or have been in prison
You will be supporting adults with learning and/ or physical disabilities to live the lives they choose based on what they need and what is important to them.
Wage
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Shift work including early morning, evenings and weekends.
37 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Duration
8 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Thinking About a Career in Care?
Here's What You Need to Know:
Working in care especially supporting adults with learning disabilities is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. But it’s also one of the most demanding. Before you apply, here’s a reality check to help you decide if this path is right for you.
It’s Not Just a Job - It’s a Commitment.
You’ll be supporting real people with real needs. That means showing up on time, being reliable, and putting others first - even on tough days.
You’ll Need Patience and Resilience
Some days will be challenging. You might support someone who doesn’t communicate in typical ways, or who expresses frustration through behaviour. Staying calm, kind, and professional is essential.
You might help with personal care, cleaning, or supporting someone through a medical appointment.
Shifts Can Be Long and Unpredictable.
Care doesn’t stop at 5pm. You might work evenings, weekends, or overnight. Flexibility is key.
But the Rewards Are Real.
You’ll build genuine relationships. You’ll help someone achieve something they never thought possible. You’ll go home knowing you made a difference.
With PossAbilities you will:
* Deliver excellent care and support to each individual you work with. Excellent means that it is safe, personal to each individual, is respectful, maintains their dignity, and is carried out according to their needs and preferences
* Provide each individual with excellent quality personal care. This includes helping people maintain good personal hygiene, washing, dressing, oral hygiene and nail care
* Manage medication according to the person’s needs
* You ensure that the individual receives the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, and support them at the appropriate level
Prepare meals and help people to eat where they need this according to individual dietary requirements
* Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping
* Support people to have a social and active lifestyle according to what they want
* Provide companionship, helping people to feel less isolated
* Work closely with our Support Officers to help plan and review care and support needs and activities in line with each person’s needs and aspirations
* Record the care and support you provide, the feedback from the people you support, and any important information that helps your peers and manager continue to deliver excellent care and support
* Report and record any concerns you have about a person’s well-being
Where you'll work
Poss Abilities Halton
Private Residence
Widnes
WA8 8PW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.