Adult Care Apprentice
Barchester Healthcare - Oxford Beaumont Care Community · Oxford
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.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis once applications are received, with the majority expected around the April half-term period. Successful candidates will join one of two intake windows, in July or September, depending on completion of pre-employment checks.
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'
Skills required
Qualifications required
Training you'll get
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
