Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
GORDON FIDDES, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
£25,350 a year
GORDON FIDDES, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 24 Jul | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 14-08-2026 (In 21 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Full Job Description
Introduction
An opportunity has presented as an individual employer that allows us to recruit a Male Personal Care Assistant to be part of a team of eight PA’s providing support for a delightful young man who is neurodivergent and is non-verbal.
About the Employer
The employer employs a team of 8 carers to provide full-time care for an individual with complex needs.
What You'll Do
The role will include:
Providing and promoting person-centred care and support to our young adult at home and within the community.
Working effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within his care plan, providing care and support to enable him achieve his maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including: intimate personal care, support with basic health needs, practical tasks, appropriate communication and community involvement.
Actively participating within team meetings, training and supervision.
Completing relevant records and contributing to the preparation and review of care and support plans.
We are looking for apprentices who are motivated to provide high standards of person-centred care along with their own personal development. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure the client receives support which is designed to meet their own personal need.
Training Outcome
There may be the possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
If you are successful upon completion, you will receive an hourly increase to £14 an hour and if you progress further to a level 3 on completion your hourly rate will increase to £15 an hour.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
Course Information
Course: Adult care worker (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Care services
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Shift work will consist of various hours including day-time, night-time and weekends.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE