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Consensus Support The Orchards - Level 2 Support Worker Apprenticeship
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This Level 2 Support Worker Apprenticeship with Consensus is the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn.
You'll gain hands-on experience, receive full training and work towards a nationally recognised qualification all while being paid from day one.
Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Hours
Shift: Early and lates, 7:30 - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm.
37 hours a week
Start date
Friday 16 October 2026
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Support Worker Apprentice, you'll learn how to:
- Support adults with learning disabilities to live happy, independent and fulfilling lives.
- Encourage people to take part in hobbies, social activities and community events.
- Build positive relationships and support individuals to achieve their goals.
- Promote independence, confidence and life skills.
- Support with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect.
- Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
Where you'll work
The Orchards 16-18
Arksey Lane, Bentley
Doncaster
DN5 0RR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEND TRAINING LTD
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
Perform basic life support
Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
Reflect on own practice
Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
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Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
Perform basic life support
Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
Reflect on own practice
Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
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Training schedule
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Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
About this employer
At Consensus we’re dedicated to empowering and inspiring people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to embrace the best life has to offer through our residential and supported living services.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). After successful completion, can move onto a level 3.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048044.
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Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026
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