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Senior Adult Care Worker Apprentice

ARMSCARE LIMITED · Heacham

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Pay
£20,124 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
1 Dec 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

Start your care leadership journey with ARMSCARE. As a Lead Adult Care Worker apprentice, you’ll build advanced care skills, support others in delivering person‑centred care and gain the confidence to take on greater responsibility. A great next step for anyone ready to grow and make a real impact.

Day to day

  • Learn how to develop, review and adapt person‑centred care plans, using your growing knowledge to support high‑quality care
  • Build advanced skills in monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, understanding how to record and report findings accurately
  • Gain confidence completing medication records and supporting safe medication practices in line with organisational procedures
  • Plan, lead and evaluate meaningful activities that promote residents’ well-being, independence and social engagement
  • Develop communication skills by updating families on their relative’s progress in a supportive and professional way
  • Learn to supervise care workers, offering guidance, role‑modelling best practice and helping new starters settle into their roles
  • Be trained to provide emergency cover when required, following agreed ways of working and escalating concerns appropriately
  • Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings, learning how care is coordinated with healthcare professionals and service managers

What you would study

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

  • Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3
  • 1:1 support in the workplace with a dedicated apprenticeship tutor
  • Workshops planned to suit the diary of all parties
  • Monthly reviews
  • Workplace mentor provided
  • Quarterly reviews

Training provider: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Working week

We offer flexible working with 30 hours per week (part-time/full-time options from 20-35 hours available). Shifts include days, evenings and some weekends. We'll work with you to create a rota that suits you while delivering high-quality care.

What you need

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Some experience required
  • Compassionate
  • Willing to learn
  • Flexibility

After the apprenticeship

ARMSCARE is deeply committed to helping every team member grow. We invest in high‑quality training, ongoing development and clear career pathways, and we’re proud of our strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our senior carers and leaders began their journey with us, and we actively support apprentices to progress into higher‑level roles as their skills and confidence grow.

Where

Heacham, East of England (PE31).

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About ARMSCARE LIMITED

ARMSCARE provides care home services to those in need. We have several care homes in and around the Kings Lynn area and West Norfolk region. All with a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.

Docking House - Docking

Norfolk Lodge - Hunstanton

Summerville House - Heacham

Terrington Lodge - Terrington St. Clement

Driftwood House - Hunstanton

Whitehaven - Sheringham ​

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ARMSCARE is dedicated and committed to the care of all our residents and has particular experience in assisting those who have been diagnosed with a varying range of dementia-related illnesses.

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For up to date events and activities, please see our facebook page.

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Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Be a UK resident or living in the UK or EU for the last three years for apprenticeship eligibility
  • Some previous experience in care for this level 3

Reference 2000052158.

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