Health & Social Care Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship

Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming Support with medication administration following prescribed care plans Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, promoting their independence and dignity Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements Help with mobility and heavy lifting as needed, ensuring safety at all times Manage behaviour and implement behaviour management strategies when necessary Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and update care plans regularly Support with activities of daily living including light housekeeping and laundry Drive clients to appointments or outings when required, ensuring safe transportation Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care

NextStep Training will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to upskill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. 

Training:
As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities. You'll be working to complete the Adult Care Level 2 apprenticeship standard, which will include any required Functional Skills in English and maths Training is delivered either online or in person at our training centre in Hackney, offering flexibility to suit your needs. You'll be supported by experienced tutors and assessors throughout your apprenticeship, ensuring you stay on track and successfully complete your qualification

Training Outcome:

Completing a Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in the adult social care sector. With this qualification, individuals become fully competent care workers, able to support adults with daily living tasks, personal care, and wellbeing across residential, community, and supported living settings.

As they gain experience, apprentices can progress into more senior roles such as:

Senior Care Worker / Team Lead – supervising a small team of care staff, supporting new colleagues, coordinating daily care tasks, and ensuring high standards of care Deputy Manager – assisting the care home or service manager with daily operations, staff development, compliance, and safeguarding Care Home Manager / Service Manager – leading the entire setting, ensuring excellent care, regulatory compliance, staff performance, and resident satisfaction

To support continued growth, NextStep Training offers advanced qualifications within adult care:

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker: Ideal for those wanting to take on leadership responsibilities, manage teams, or specialise in areas such as dementia care, mental health, or palliative care. This course enhances practice and supports progression into senior roles.
Level 5 Leadership and Management in Adult Care: Designed for experienced practitioners ready to manage services, lead teams, and contribute to organisational strategy, policy, and quality improvement.
Both qualifications can be delivered flexibly, either online or in-person, with dedicated support from our experienced tutors and safeguarding officers.

Further progression can include:

Moving into specialist care roles such as Dementia Care Lead or Mental Health Support Worker Becoming a Trainer, Assessor, or Mentor for apprentices

Pursuing higher education such as a Foundation Degree or BA in Health and Social Care, leading towards senior management roles
Our structured training and support ensure that every apprentice has a clear and achievable pathway to long-term success in the adult care sector.

Employer Description:
Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.

Working Hours :
Will operate on shift patterns Monday- Sunday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness