Adult Care Support Worker Apprentice

Launch a rewarding career in adult social care while gaining a recognised qualification. Support people to live independently, build confidence and enjoy fulfilling lives. Develop practical skills, join a supportive team and make a genuine difference every day. No experience is needed just compassion and a desire to help others.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals within their own homes and in the community
• Providing personal care while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect
• Supporting with day-to-day activities and promoting independence
• Supporting individuals with mobility and accessing the community
• Providing emotional and practical support
• Supporting individuals with complex and / or clinical care needs following appropriate training
• Supporting with medication in line with training and care plans
• Following individual care and risk management plans
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns
• Working alongside families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team

Training

All apprenticeship training will be delivered remotely by eTraining. You will take part in scheduled online training sessions and complete apprenticeship activities within the workplace. A full training schedule, including session dates and frequency will be provided once you commence your apprenticeship. You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection.

Founded in 1998, eTraining is an established provider of apprenticeships and work-based learning. We support learners and employers across a range of sectors, including health and social care, children and young people, business administration, customer service, safeguarding and leadership. Our flexible, remote training helps learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers.

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to progress into a permanent, full-time role with Arch Futures. You will also have the chance to continue developing your skills, take on additional responsibilities and build a rewarding long-term career in adult social care.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

This is a FIELD-BASED CARE position. You will not be working from our King Street Head Office on a day-to-day basis. You will be travelling to individuals' homes and care settings to provide direct support. You will need to be 18+ due to insurance and have access to a vehicle.

Applicants must also be comfortable providing personal care and working flexible hours according to the needs of the service.

No sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate Right to Work in the UK.

If you are looking to start or develop your career in Health & Social Care and want to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support, we would be happy to hear from you.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive the necessary training to safely support the individuals they work with. This may include:

• Moving and handling
• Medication
• Basic Life Support
• Safeguarding
• Clinical / client-specific training
• Ongoing e-Learning and policy training

You will also work towards your relevant Health & Social Care apprenticeship qualification alongside your employment.

About the employer

At Arch Futures, we believe in empowering individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Established in 2015, we specialise in providing bespoke healthcare and social care services for children, adults, and seniors with diverse needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and complex clinical conditions.

With a mission to enable individuals to live independently and have fulfilling lives, Arch Futures was established in 2015 and is a proud provider of personalized health and social care services for children and adults, including the elderly, with various needs such as learning disabilities, autism, and complex clinical conditions.

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and work towards getting it right by ensuring all our services are safe, effective, and above all-compliant.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Adult care worker (level 2), Care services
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: E-TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Arch Futures is a 24-hour care provider.

Candidates must be prepared to work flexibly around the needs of the individuals we support. Shifts may include:

Days

Evenings

Weekends

Bank holidays

Longer shifts where required by the care package.

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 6
• Wage: £15,600 a year