Adult Care Apprentice - Hebburn

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’

Desired Skills

- The ability to navigate and input data into digital solutions, via a handset - Good communication skills, both written and verbal, whilst being articulate and friendly - IT Literacy

Personal qualities

- Interested and a passion to learn about clinical or caring sills in older people
- Keen to explore a career in an Adult Health & Social Care environment
- The ability to contribute effectively in a team
- The ability to identify and act upon personal development needs
- The ability to plan and organise own workload on a day-to-day basis

Qualifications required

No qualifications required, although Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent at a Level C/4 or above will be beneficial.

Future prospects

As an apprentice with us, you aren’t just starting a job—you’re beginning a structured professional journey. Your career kicks off at Level 2, where you will master the fundamentals of person-centred care and essential communication skills. From there, we support your progression to Level 3, where you will take on increased responsibility as a Lead Practitioner or Senior Support Worker, helping to guide others and manage care delivery.

Training to be delivered

Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Employer

Barchester Healthcare - Bedewell Grange Care Home - Hebburn

Address

Campbell Park Road

Tyne and Wear

South Tyneside

NE31 2SL

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