Summary
Boost your Career at Barchester as an Adult Care Apprentice and transform your passion for helping others into a lifelong career. This isn't just a job; it’s a fully supported journey where you’ll learn from the best while earning your professional Adult Social Care qualification.
Wage
£19,827.60 a year
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
A minimum of 30 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am and 7.00pm, including weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Duration
1 year 3 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
As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care to individuals living in a Barchester home or hospital.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis once applications are received, with the majority expected around the April half-term period. Successful candidates will join one of two intake windows, in July or September, depending on completion of pre-employment checks.
You will complete a structured development programme leading to a Level 2 Adult Social Care qualification, which must be achieved within the agreed apprenticeship timescale. Working under the guidance of a mentor and experienced care staff, you will support the delivery of outstanding care while participating in Barchester’s Whole Home Approach within the Care and Life Enrichment Framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering Person-Centred Care
* Support residents with personal care, daily activities, and independence in line with individual support plans
* Promote dignity, privacy, choice, consent, and confidentiality always
* Contribute to residents’ life enrichment and wellbeing through meaningful activities
* Support experienced care staff to observe, plan, and maintain accurate digital care records and support plans
* Assist in promoting residents’ physical activity and overall wellbeing
Compliance, Safety, and Professional Practice
* Adhere to company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
* Follow local safeguarding procedures and Duty of Candour requirements
* Ensure all care records are accurate, person-centred, and meet required standards
* Comply with accident and incident reporting procedures to maintain safety and manage risk
* Complete all mandatory and regulatory training within required timescales
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Barchester policies and practices
* Always maintain strict confidentiality
Teamwork and Whole Home Approach
* Work collaboratively with the home team to support a positive, professional, and welcoming environment
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with all team members
* Contribute to the delivery of Barchester’s Whole Home Approach in line with the Care and Life Enrichment Framework
Building Relationships
* Support new residents and their families during orientation to the home
* Build trust and rapport with residents, families, and friends
* Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere by supporting life enrichment activities
* Communicate clearly, openly, and professionally always
You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include:
* Free training and development for all roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* A range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
* ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
Where you'll work
Silverbirch House Care Home
19 Tovey Green
Guildford
GU3 3FF
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
Adult care worker (level 2)
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
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
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
* Patience
Other requirements
The key dates provided should be used as a guide only. If the position is filled, the vacancy will close.