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Lead Adult Care Worker - Apprentice

Visiting Angels South Devon and Cornwall · Plymouth

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Pay
£20,280 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
15 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
13 Nov 2026
Openings
3 positions
Last checked
3 hours ago
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What you would do

Join our award-winning, care centric team at Visiting Angels South Devon & Cornwall, where you are valued as an individual. Through wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, ongoing training and a supportive family culture, we invest in you and your future. Make a meaningful difference to people in their own homes.

Day to day

  • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to clients in their own homes, following their individual care plans
  • Support personal care, dressing and daily routines while promoting dignity, choice and independence
  • Assist with meals and drinks, encouraging good nutrition and hydration
  • Provide companionship and support clients to enjoy their interests and stay connected with their community
  • Build trusting relationships with clients, families and colleagues
  • Maintain accurate care records and promptly report changes in clients’ needs or wellbeing
  • Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, following company procedures
  • Contribute to care plan reviews to ensure support reflects each client’s needs and preferences
  • Develop leadership skills through supporting new colleagues with induction and shadow visits as your competence grows
  • Complete apprenticeship learning and training, applying your skills to help maintain high standards of care

What you would study

Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Training provider: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Working week

Variable shift patterns, AM and PM. May work evenings and weekends.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 / C (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 / C (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • A full driving licence
  • Access to a reliable vehicle
  • Caring, compassionate approach
  • Good communication
  • Reliable and good punctuality

After the apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there would be a possibility of a permanent position after.

Where

Plymouth, South West (PL4).

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About Visiting Angels South Devon and Cornwall

Visiting Angels South Devon; Cornwall is an award-winning home care provider supporting adults to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes. Our services include companionship, personal care and support with everyday activities, tailored to each person’s needs, preferences and aspirations.

Our care-centric approach puts people at the heart of everything we do. We believe that valued, supported caregivers deliver exceptional care, so we invest in our team through training, wellbeing initiatives, recognition and opportunities for career progression. With a welcoming family culture and our Choose Your Caregiver approach, we build meaningful relationships between clients and caregivers. Our team works together to make a positive difference every day, guided by compassion, dignity and respect.

Benefits

  • Join an award-winning, care centric team with a welcoming family culture
  • Paid travel time between visits and mileage allowance of 35p per mile.
  • A supportive induction, including shadow visits with experienced caregivers
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
  • Clear opportunities to progress into senior care, supervisory and leadership roles

Reference 2000061552.

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