Apprentice Care Assistant
Earn. Learn. Build a Career with Purpose.
Looking for more than just a job? This apprenticeship is a genuine career\-launching opportunity with St Monica Trust, giving you real experience, a recognised qualification, and the chance to grow with us.
You’ll earn while you learn, gaining a Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification alongside hands\-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.
What’s in it for you?
- £11\.25 per hour, plus enhancements where applicable
- 30 hours per week, including protected study time
- Monday \- Sunday, 07:00 \- 14:30 or 14:00 \- 21:30 (every other weekend)
- Dedicated support from your team, manager, apprenticeship provider and Apprenticeship Lead
- A strong foundation for long\-term career progression
You’ll be supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives while building valuable skills for a career in care:
- Providing person\-centred care and support to individuals with a range of needs
- Making a difference every day by supporting people with their independence, wellbeing and confidence
- Developing communication skills to build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals
- Supporting daily living activities such as personal care, nutrition and wellbeing
- Promoting dignity, respect, safeguarding and equality in all aspects of care
- Learning how to use care plans and digital systems to record what you do
- Working as part of a team with colleagues and health professionals to deliver high\-quality care
While not guaranteed, many apprentices go on to permanent roles with St Monica Trust. Even if that isn’t what you’re looking for, you’ll finish with:
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- A valuable qualification
- Real workplace experience
- A strong CV and clear progression options within health and social care
- A kind, caring nature and a real desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives
- Good communication skills and the ability to listen, understand and show
- A willingness to learn, grow and develop into a skilled care professional
- Basic IT skills to record information accurately (e.g. care notes and reports)
- Reliability, patience and a professional approach to supporting others
- Ability to work as part of a team and use your initiative when needed
- English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4/C (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving them as part of your apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to see the real\-world impact of your work, building confidence, experience and a recognised qualification while contributing to services that support older people across our communities, now and for the future.
Joining St Monica Trust means being part of a values‑led charity dedicated to creating communities where older people truly flourish. Guided by compassion, respect and inclusion, we focus on people first, supporting residents, colleagues and communities to live well, feel valued and belong.
Alongside meaningful work, we offer an excellent benefits package that recognises and supports our people, visit our careers website to find out more: Careers At St Monica Trust \| St Monica Trust
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you possess the necessary qualities and are interested in this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you
Salary Ranges:
£20,475\.00 \- £23,205\.00
Time Type:
Part time
If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team \- recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk
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