Peabody
Apprentice Care Support Worker
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Apprentice Care Support Worker
Qualification
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Length
14 months (12 months apprenticeship and 2 months end-point assessment)
Location
Braintree, Essex
Are you kind, caring and looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
Join Peabody as an Apprentice Care Support Worker and gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll support people with disabilities to live independently, build confidence, achieve their goals and enjoy life in their community.
Your Day-to-Day
- Supporting people with daily living activities and personal care where required.
- Providing practical, emotional and social support.
- Encouraging hobbies, interests and community involvement.
- Helping people make choices and maintain their independence.
- Supporting with appointments, correspondence and day-to-day life administration.
- Working with families, carers and professionals to provide person-centred support.
- Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.
- Promoting dignity, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.
Is This You?
- Passionate about helping others and making a positive difference.
- Kind, empathetic and respectful of individual needs.
- A good communicator who enjoys working with people.
- Eager to learn and complete a Level 3 apprenticeship.
- Comfortable using technology such as smartphones, computers and online systems.
- Reliable, resilient and able to work as part of a team.
- Flexible to work shifts, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-in or waking night duties.
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About The Apprenticeship
As part of your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship, you'll gain practical experience while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in care.
You'll
- Attend training sessions, workshops and learning activities.
- Receive regular coaching, mentoring and support.
- Complete assignments linked to your role.
- Develop skills in care, safeguarding, communication and person-centred support.
- Learn alongside experienced professionals.
- Complete an end-point assessment to achieve your qualification.
If required, we'll also support you to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Successful apprentices will be supported to apply for permanent Care Support Worker opportunities across Peabody.
What We Offer You
- Dedicated support from our Academy, apprenticeship provider and care teams.
- A nationally recognised qualification.
- Hands-on experience in a rewarding role.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Two paid volunteering days each year.
- Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal.
- Life assurance at 4x salary.
- Up to 10% pension contribution.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts.
- Not be in full-time education.
- Have lived in the UK, EEA, Switzerland or Gibraltar for the previous three years.
- Not already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in Adult Care or a related subject.
- Have residency status that remains valid throughout the apprenticeship.
- Provide qualification equivalency evidence if your qualifications were obtained outside the UK.
Please Read Before Applying
This role operates on a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight shifts, so flexibility is essential.
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required before employment can commence.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV, answering a few short questions, and providing a brief personal statement outlining why you are suitable for the role and what makes you a great fit for the opportunity.
Interviews will be held in Braintree, Essex week commencing 27th July 2026.
Got questions? Reach out to Jo Shorey, Talent Specialist at jo.shorey@peabody.org.uk.
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