Care Support Apprenticeship - Portfolio Homecare Ltd

Care Support Apprentice - Key Responsibilities:

As a Care Support Apprentice, you will learn how to provide high-quality care and support to people in their own homes while developing valuable skills and experience.

You will:

• Support individuals with their daily routines while promoting independence, dignity, and respect
• Read and understand care plans, risk assessments, and guidance to provide safe and personalised support
• Help with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and supporting with toileting where required
• Support with mobility, moving and handling, and safely using equipment
• Prepare meals and drinks, and support individuals with eating and drinking
• Support with medication in line with training, care plans, and company procedures
• Complete accurate care records using digital systems and report any changes or concerns
• Provide companionship, conversation, and social support to help reduce isolation
• Support with light household tasks such as laundry, shopping, and maintaining a safe environment
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care
• Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements at all times
• Attend training sessions, team meetings, supervisions, and reviews to continue developing your skills
• Wear the correct uniform and represent the organisation professionally
• Ensure personal transport requirements are met if driving between visits

What we are looking for:

• A caring, reliable, and positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys helping others and making a difference
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to providing respectful and compassionate care

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.