Care Assistant Apprentice
THE MULTI ACTIVITY CENTER CIC
London (SW2 2LU)
Closes in 3 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 January 2026
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Summary
Support adults, lead activities, gain a care qualification.
- Wage
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£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lead adult care worker (level 3)
- Hours
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Full-time role, Monday to Friday
Release for off-the-job learning one day per week or in teaching blocks (to be confirmed upon enrolment).
Supportive working environment with structured supervision and training
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
This apprenticeship would include:
- Supporting adults with learning disabilities in a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment
- Assisting with daily care needs, including eating, drinking, and personal care where required
- Planning, leading, and supporting a variety of engaging activities such as art, baking, music, dance, gardening, and games
- Working both one-to-one and in group settings to encourage participation and independence
- Building positive, respectful relationships with service users and supporting their emotional wellbeing
- Encouraging creativity, confidence, and social interaction through fun and meaningful activities
- Supporting service users to take part in community-based activities and outings
- Working as part of a supportive team and communicating effectively with colleagues
- Learning about safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice in care settings
- Developing practical care skills alongside creative and interpersonal skills through on-the-job training
- Gaining a recognised qualification while earning and learning in a real care environment
Where you'll work
Tulse Hill Youth Club
Tulse Hill Estate
London
SW2 2LU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CROYDON COLLEGE
Training course
Lead adult care worker (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
- Take the initiative when working outside normal duties and responsibilities
- Recognise and access help when not confident or skilled in any aspect of the role that they are undertaking
- Implement/facilitate the specialist assessment of social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments
- Contribute to the development and ongoing review of care/support plans for the individuals they support
- Provide individuals with information to enable them to exercise choice on how they are supported
- Encourage individuals to actively participate in the way their care and support is delivered
- Ensure that individuals know what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
- Lead and support colleagues to understand how to establish informed consent when providing care and support
- Guide, mentor and contribute to the development of colleagues in the execution of their duties and responsibilities
- Demonstrate dignity in their working role with individuals they support, their families, carers and other professionals
- Support others to understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in social care
- Exhibit empathy for individuals they support, i.e. understanding and compassion
- Exhibit courage in supporting individuals in ways that may challenge their own cultural and belief systems
- Demonstrate and promote to other workers excellent communication skills including confirmation of understanding to individuals, their families, carers and professionals
- Use and facilitate methods of communication preferred by the individual they support according to the individual’s language, cultural and sensory needs, wishes and preferences
- Take the initiative and reduce environmental barriers to communication
- Demonstrate and ensure that records and reports are written clearly and concisely
- Lead and support others to keep information safe, preserve confidentiality in accordance with agreed ways of working
- Support others, to recognise and respond to potential signs of abuse according to agreed ways of working
- Work in partnership with external agencies to respond to concerns of abuse
- Lead and support others to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and duty of care
- Recognise, report, respond to and record unsafe practices and encourage others to do so
- Lead and mentor others where appropriate to promote the wellbeing of the individuals they support
- Demonstrate the management of the reduction of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
- Promote healthy eating and wellbeing by supporting individuals to have access to fluids, food and nutrition
- Carry out fire safety procedures and manage others to do so
- Develop risk assessments and use in a person centred way to support individuals safely including moving and assisting people and objects
- Manage, monitor, report and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of the individuals they support
- Take the initiative to identify and form professional relationships with other people and organisations
- Demonstrate, manage and support self and others to work within safe, clear professional boundaries
- Take the initiative to evaluate and improve own skills and knowledge through reflective practice, supervision, feedback and learning opportunities
- Demonstrate continuous professional development
- Carry out research relevant to individuals’ support needs and share with others
- Demonstrate where necessary mentoring and supervision to others in the workplace
- Demonstrate good team/partnership working skills
- Demonstrate their contribution to robust recruitment and induction processes
Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Right to work in the UK.
Willingness to work as part of a team and engage in ongoing training.
About this employer
Welcome to the MAC, a hub for adults with learning disabilities in the Tulse Hill Estate, Lambeth! Join us at our day centre out in the community or explore one of our other exciting projects. We're thrilled to offer a variety of engaging daily activities designed to spark joy and creativity!
Our experienced team of activity workers support clients to access the community. Clients call the shots on where to go and what to do. Whether it's shopping, swimming, trips to the cinema, beach outings, or simply hanging out at your local park or cafe – it's up to the client!
Our dedicated team will work closely with you to make your outings safe, enjoyable, and tailored to your preferences. So, get ready to explore, experience, and make the most out of your community adventures with us!
After this apprenticeship
Subject to performance and a successful interview, the apprentice will be offered the opportunity to progress into a full-time role within the organisation after course completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CROYDON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009641.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)