Adult care worker Apprentice

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Health and Social Care with David Lewis. As an Adult Care Worker Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to support people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and complex needs. 

About the Employer

David Lewis is a specialist charity with a long and proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and other complex needs to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.Based in the heart of Cheshire, we provide specialist education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities, all shaped around the individual. Everything we do is about helping people build confidence, develop skills, make choices, achieve greater independence and live the life they want to live.Working at David Lewis means becoming part of something genuinely special. No two days are the same, and whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate, experienced colleagues in a supportive and inclusive organisation that invests in its people, with excellent training, development and opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career. Most importantly, you'll be part of a community where people matter, individuality is celebrated, and great support can genuinely change lives.

What You'll Do

As an Adult Care Worker Apprentice, you will support adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and complex needs in their daily lives.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice. Assisting with daily living activities, including meal preparation, household tasks, and community-based activities.
• Building positive and professional relationships with the people you support, their families, and colleagues. Encouraging service users to develop life skills and achieve personal goals.
• Supporting individuals to access education, employment opportunities, and social activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans and organisational procedures. Learning about safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care practices.
• Working alongside experienced care professionals while completing your Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship qualification.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable skills and experience within the health and social care sector.

Transport is available from Macclesfield and Alderley Edge to the David Lewis campus.

Training Outcome

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Caring
• Enthusiastic
• Keen to learn
• Positive and compassionate
• Good listener
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable and professional
• Empathetic
• Resepectful
• Flexible and proactive

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4/C+
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4/C+

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days (exact shifts TBC upon interview)

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE