Adult Care Apprentice

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.

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’

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.

The key dates provided should be used as a guide only. If the position is filled, the vacancy will close.

At Barchester, we celebrate life and all that means to the people we support. By recognising and treating each person as an individual, we seek to truly get to know everything that makes them unique, to provide the highest standard of personalised care.
When you join the Barchester family, we don’t just want you to feel valued, we want you to truly love what you do. This is your chance to make a difference every day.