Summary Selwood House Care Home are looking for an Apprentice Care Assistant. You will be studying toward your Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship. No experience required. 18 Only! Wage £17,487.60 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Adult care worker (level 2) Hours Shifts to be confirmed (will include weekends, early mornings and evenings). 33 hours a week Start date Wednesday 6 August 2025 Duration 1 year 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 Do you want to make a difference everyday ? Are you a caring and compassionate person ? The Care Assistant apprenticeship provides hands-on training in supporting individuals with daily living, promoting independence, and delivering compassionate care in care home settings. Within the Care Assistant apprentice role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include: Helping our residents with personal support and care Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs Supporting residents at meals time Interacting with our residents on a personal level Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met You’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer: Annual pay reviews. A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications* Recommend a Friend bonus scheme* Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes IND01 Where you'll work Selwood House Care Home, Chestnut Road Dorchester DT2 9FN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED Your 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 Your training plan Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker - Level 2 Apprenticeship. Requirements Desirable qualifications Other in: Health and Social Care (grade Pass) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Organisation skills Communication skills Non judgemental Patience Other requirements The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early. About this company Our homes are designed to be exactly that – a home. For our residents who are mobile, they’re a place to live as they would normally, with the added pleasure of having company (and no chores). For our residents in need of nursing, our facilities are exceptional and geared to the compassionate administration of individual medical care. After this apprenticeship Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327059.