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
This is an ideal opportunity which helps candidates to build their future career in Healthcare through an apprenticeship program.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Saturday 11 April 2026
Duration
1 year 1 month
Positions available
100
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
* To enable service users to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care needed to help them achieve maximum independence
* To undertake duties as identified in the service user plan
* To assist the service user to remain safe and secure at home
* To help the service user to look after own health
* To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the service user’s social or health condition to the line manager
* To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary
* To notify the office daily of any changes made to the programme of work
* To ensure that your timesheet is an accurate reflection of your work, and to be responsible for ensuring it is returned to the office at the specified time
* To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills
* To respect the rights of service users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and personal carers
The tasks and expectations of a home carer will include:
Assisting service users with personal care tasks which will include washing, dressing, showering, bathing, dressing and undressing, oral hygiene, toilet and getting in and out of bed
Where you'll work
SUITE B
QUAYSIDE HOUSE
QUAYSIDE
CHATHAM MARITIME
ME4 4QZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE LIMITED
Training course
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training schedule
The training will take place at:
The Training Place of Excellence, 2-4 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 5TX.
Classes are held one day a week.
* Healthcare Support worker Apprenticeship Level 2 qualification
* Persons BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other requirements
Driving Licence holder with use of a car is essential to work in Kent ( specially in ME,DA,TN areas).