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Level 2

Apprentice Support Worker

DOLPHIN HOMES LIMITED · 28 Alleyne Way

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Advertised to close on 30 October 2026. Employers often close early, so apply well before then.

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
2 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Oct 2026
Openings
6 positions
Last checked
an hour ago
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Disability Confident employer

This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.

What you would do

No two days are the same. You'll give practical and emotional support, helping each person live their life, their way. You'll be supporting people with everyday activities, with personal care and household tasks too. You'll help people with healthy eating plans, appointments and getting involved in their local community.

Day to day

  • Support people with everyday activities, personal care and household tasks, in line with their choices and support plans
  • Teach life skills such as cooking, budgeting and getting around, so people grow in independence and confidence
  • Communicate respectfully and adapt your approach to each persons’ needs
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and infection prevention procedures
  • Keep clear, accurate records and share important information with your team

What you would study

Adult care worker (level 2)

You'll earn while you learn, working towards the Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship at Level 2, a nationally recognised qualification.

Your training and support will be delivered by our specialist Apprenticeship partner, Smart Training and Recruitment, with your own, dedicated tutor guiding you every step of the way. You'll also have regular supervision and reviews with your Dolphin Homes manager.

Training provider: SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Working week

40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

What you need

  • GCSE English Language at grade 4/C (desired)
  • GCSE maths at grade 4/C (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

Once qualified, you'll be a fully qualified Support Worker, and that's just the start. From there, you could move into senior support, team leadership or management, take a level 3 qualification, or specialise in areas such as mental health or learning disabilities.

Where

28 Alleyne Way, South East (PO22).

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About DOLPHIN HOMES LIMITED

At Dolphin Homes, every day is a chance to change someone's life for the better. We support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs and adults between 18-65 with physical disabilities – to live as independently as possible, chase their ambitions and enjoy full, happy lives in their own homes and communities.

Benefits

  • Enhanced weekend rates and overtime rates
  • Your Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check paid for
  • Full training and fully funded qualifications
  • Food and refreshments on shift
  • Casual dress
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • In-house Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Auto-enrolled pension scheme
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • First Commuter Travel Club

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check

Reference 2000059807.

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