Community Care Worker Apprentice
LEDA HOMECARE LTD
About the Role
<p>Are you looking to start a meaningful and rewarding career in care? Join our team as a Community Care Worker Apprentice and gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Health and Social Care.</p>
At Leda Homecare Ltd, we know that different people need different types of care and different levels of care. We therefore offer a range of products which can be discussed and adapted to suit every client. We ensure that all our clients are the decision makers and we work with them to make their day to day task as easy as possible.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming
- Supporting mobility and transportation needs
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Helping with meal preparation and light household duties
- Learning to administer medication safely
- Recording care activities and reporting changes in client condition
Skills we look for
- Communication Skills – Able to listen actively and speak clearly with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Teamwork – Works well with others to provide consistent, high-quality care.
- Time Management – Organises tasks efficiently to meet clients’ needs.
- Problem-Solving – Responds calmly and thoughtfully to unexpected situations.
- Basic Cooking & Housekeeping – Prepares simple meals and helps maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Record-Keeping – Accurately documents care activities and observations.
- Basic IT Skills – Comfortable using digital tools for training or logging care notes.
- Respectful – Treats clients with dignity and honours their choices.
- Reliable – Shows up on time and follows through on responsibilities.
• Positive Attitude – Brings encouragement and optimism to clients’ lives.
• Discreet – Maintains confidentiality and respects privacy.
• Adaptable – Can adjust to different clients’ needs and changing situations.
Your Work Week:
- Role is community based so travelling between clients is essential in all weathers.
- Weekends are included in rota.
- Hours can sometimes be long with time off during the day.
At Leda Health care, you will be working towards an Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential
- Some evening or weekend work may be required
- Opportunity for permanent employment upon completion
- Progression to advanced roles or further qualifications in Health and Social Care
- Mentor / Buddy
- Team Leader
- Care Coordinator
- Registered Manager
About the Training
About the Employer
Leda Homecare Ltd is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to provide domiciliary care services for people in the comfort of their own homes. We also provide one to one support for people and their families, who are unable to gain respite care.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Patience
Training Provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Course/Training
Adult care worker (level 2)