Summary Join our Apprenticeship Academy in Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston. Earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience and receive full training and support to start a rewarding career in Health & Social Care. Wage £18,200 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Adult care worker (level 2) Hours To be discussed at interview. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 6 April 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 2 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 At Oaklea Trust, you will be responsible for supporting individuals to achieve their goals through: Daily living skills and personal care. Travel support and medication assistance. Developing and maintaining independent living skills. Accessing community-based activities, including college, work, social, and leisure opportunities. The duration of the apprenticeship will last 12 months. Working hours will be 35 hours per week, which will include one day per week at college, undertaking the theory work with your Social Care Tutor. Over the 12 months, you will gain hands-on experience working within Barrow-In-Furness and Ulverston area supporting customers with varying needs, learning and physical disabilities. Your apprenticeship will include 20% of your contracted hours to be "Off The Job" training. This will generally be attendance at Furness College. However, this could also include attendance at meetings, attending training, coaching and mentoring. A personalised plan will be developed for each apprentice. Where you'll work You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is available in these locations: 8 Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4HE 4 Rakehead Cottages, Meeting House Lane, Ulverston, LA12 9ND Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FURNESS COLLEGE Training course Adult care worker (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication Demonstrate they can check for understanding Write clearly and concisely in records and reports Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support Move people and objects safely Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure Carry out fire safety procedures when required Use risk assessments to support individuals safely Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support Reflect on your own work practices Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently Training schedule An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. More training information You will need to complete an Enhanced DBS Check before employment. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other requirements Passing an Enhanced DBS Check. About this employer At Oaklea Trust, we work in partnership with the individuals we support – our customers. We are guided by the Seven Keys to Citizenship: Love, Freedom, Life, Purpose, Help, Money, and Home. Every employee wants a purposeful job, to do something meaningful. At Oaklea, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, a colleague, a leader, and an advocate. You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your full potential. We will ask a lot of you, but you will get back so much more. With us, it is never “just a job.” In return for your dedicated hard work and passion, we offer real meaning and purpose in your work. https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Discuss with employer. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FURNESS COLLEGE Furness College apprenticeships@furness.ac.uk 01229 844701 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016939.