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Foundation Care Assistant Apprentice
Location: Ashford (TN23 1BB)
Closing date: 29 days from today (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on: 10 September 2026
Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply. Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship. If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- Have an EHC plan
- Are in care or have been in care
- Are in prison or have been in prison
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Once completed, you will move to Level 3. Once level 3 is completed you will be on a wage of £13.20 per hour.
Training
Course: Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours:
Shifts are 6.00am - 3.00pm and 4.00pm - 10.00pm. Weekend work will be in the rota. 40 hours a week
Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Duration: 8 months
Positions available: 10
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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What you'll do at work:
- Personal Care: Help clients with washing, bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting or continence care.
- Medication Support: Prompt or assist clients to take prescribed medicines following care plans.
- Meals and Nutrition: Prepare meals, support with eating and drinking, and handle basic grocery shopping.
- Household Support: Assist with light domestic duties such as laundry, tidying, and keeping the living space safe.
- Companionship and Community: Provide emotional support, talk with clients, and help them get out or take part in social activities.
Where you'll work:
Epps Building
Bridge Road
Ashford TN23 1BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: EDUCATION & LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course: Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training schedule:
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
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Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other requirements:
You will need a car and driving licence
DBS
About this employer
Prudent Domiciliary Care is looking for a friendly, organised, and motivated Care Assistant Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their career who would like to gain practical care experience while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification. We particularly welcome applications from school or college leavers aged 17–19.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: EDUCATION & LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052886.
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