(App874) Apprentice Care Worker Level 3

Adult Care Apprentice – Welcome Independent Living

Welcome Independent Living is looking for a caring, motivated and reliable individual to join their team as an Adult Care Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting adults with their daily lives, wellbeing and independence, while working towards a recognised care qualification. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues and develop valuable skills in communication, person-centred care and safeguarding.

If you’re compassionate, patient and keen to build a rewarding career in adult social care, we’d love to hear from you.

Employer Description

At Welcome Independent Living, we offer a variety of services designed to support people in their daily lives. Whether you need assistance with everyday tasks or more specialist care, our team is here to help.

​Every service is tailored to the individual, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Homecare

Compassionate personal care, medication support, and companionship.

Cleaning & Household help

Support with general cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.

Shopping & Errands

Help with grocery
shopping or running essential errands.

Handy person services

Small household tasks to keep your home safe and comfortable.

Mobility Aids

Advice and access to products that support independence.

Training & Advice

Professional training for care workers and guidance for families.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job purpose: To provide care and support to customers, following care plans and policies appropriately.

Key responsibilities

• Encourage customers to take control of how they choose to live their life using a person-centred approach.
• Assist with personal care and support as required (to both male and female customers)
• Follow and implement customers care and support plans.
• Monitor and record the administration of medication as per prescribed by the customers GP.
• Assist in the planning of recreational / social / vocational / educational events and activities, supporting the customer as necessary during such activities.
• To ensure that the philosophy of excellence is implemented in practise.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as requested; participate in development activities to maintain skills / knowledge in keeping with the role.
• Ensure effective and regular communication takes place between fellow team members.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Administration

• To have a working knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure these are put into practise.
• To ensure that all administrative records and documentation as required are completed legibly and on time.
• To follow all local protocols within the service setting.

Equality and diversity

• Welcome Independent Living is a company committed to equality for all people, the post holder will be responsible to adhere to and implement the equality and diversity policy.

Professional development

• Meet with Line Manager on a regular basis to assess own performance against agreed objectives and identify development needs.

Skills Required

• Good communication and listening skills
• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and responsible
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Respectful and non-judgemental attitude
• Good organisation and time management
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Commitment to providing person-centred care

Working Days

7:00 am to 3.00pm or 3:00pm until 10.00pm and be available to work alternate weekends

Qualifications Required

All applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Future Prospects

To be discussed at the end of the apprenticeship.

Pay: £8.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person