Adult Support Worker (Physical & Learning Disabilities) Apprenticeship

Voyage Care are looking for a new Support Worker Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker Level 2. You will assist with daily living activities, learn essential care skills, and contribute to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere within our service whilst gaining a recognised qualification in health and social care.

Requirements

• Initiative
• Logical thinking
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Teamworking skills
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience in Health and Social Care (can be adjusted to reflect prior knowledge)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with individuals using appropriate methods, including tact, empathy, and diplomacy, to foster good relationships. This may include specialist communication methods for which training will be provided.
• Once trained, assist with personal care under supervision, including bathing to maintain a high standard of hygiene. This may include moving and handling techniques, using hoists, and repositioning service users.
• Participate in the development and implementation of care plans to encourage individuals to take an active role in daily living.
• Participate in daily outings, activities, or recreational pursuits, assisting individuals as required.
• Undertake and/or assist with household activities such as cooking, mealtimes, laundering, and cleaning to promote a healthy environment and independent living.
• Record and complete appropriate documentation accurately and informatively.
• Handle cash daily for errands and service users' monies to facilitate financial management.
• Undertake and complete the Apprenticeship Programme within the agreed timescale, including induction criteria.
• Undertake any other relevant training to professionally develop and gain skills beneficial to service users.
• Ensure all applicable policies and procedures are followed to comply with regulations and good practice.
• Attend, participate, and contribute to team meetings to ensure understanding of service management issues and promote team communication.
• Comply with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Benefits

• Salary: £23,150.40 a year
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave / Long service awards

Application Process

• Closes in 31 days (Thursday 21 May 2026). The advert will close early if a successful candidate is found before the advertised date.
• After signing in, you will apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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About Voyage Care

With over 35 years of experience, Voyage Care provides specialist care and support to over 3,500 people with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with brain injuries and complex needs across the UK.

After this apprenticeship, there is a possibility of being offered a full-time role upon successful completion.

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is 2000026969.