Level 2 Adult Care Worker

As an Adult Care Worker Apprentice at New Shepherd Care Ltd, you will support service users in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

• Supporting older and vulnerable adults with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and mobility.
• Assisting with meal preparation and supporting individuals with their daily routines.
• Prompting and, once trained and assessed as competent, administering medication.
• Encouraging service users to maintain their independence, social connections and usual routines.
• Completing accurate care records on the electronic care system after each visit.
• Identifying and immediately reporting any concerns regarding a service user’s health, safety or wellbeing.
• Following safeguarding policies and all care procedures.

Your Training & Support

You will receive comprehensive training and support throughout your apprenticeship, including:

• A full induction and completion of the Care Certificate before working independently.
• Full training in moving and handling, medication and safeguarding.
• Initial shadowing alongside experienced carers.
• No unsupervised personal care until you have been fully trained, assessed and signed off as competent.
• A minimum of 6 hours of paid off-the-job training each week towards your qualification.
• Regular one-to-one supervision and spot checks.
• Ongoing support from a Team Leader.

Where you’ll work

First Floor, One Bell, 90 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2BW (You will be required to travel across Watford and surrounding Hertfordshire areas).