Care Assistant Apprenticeship

PEACE OF MIND HOME SUPPORT LIMITED

Essex (CO15 4LP)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

Peace of Mind Home Support is an established, independent provider of high‑quality health and social care within the community. We believe in nurturing new talent and offering a supportive, friendly environment where apprentices can grow in confidence and skill. 

Wage

£9,815 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£10.00 per hour for the first year.

Travel time from client to client is paid at the hourly rate, training within the company is also paid at the hourly rate.

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
Working hours are over 7 seven days with working every other weekend. Shift work is required, working hours 7am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm. Exact working days and hours TBC.

25 hours a week

Start date

Friday 3 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

Our service is built on strong values and a genuine commitment to improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of every customer. We respect each person as an individual, honouring their privacy, culture, values and personal wishes. Our team works collaboratively with customers to create personalised care plans that reflect their needs and support their quality of life.

Our Values:

  • Promoting physical, social and psychological wellbeing
  • Protecting privacy and dignity
  • Delivering consistently high standards of care
  • Respecting individuality, culture and personal values
  • Empowering people to make informed decisions
  • Providing care that is flexible, reliable and person‑centred

As an apprentice with Peace of Mind Home Support, you will be welcomed into a team that values compassion, professionalism and continuous learning.

We offer:

  • A secure and encouraging learning environment where you can develop at your own pace
  • One‑to‑one support with the academic elements of your apprenticeship
  • Hands‑on workplace experience guided by knowledgeable, experienced staff
  • Opportunities to build real relationships with customers and make a meaningful difference
  • A team culture based on respect, kindness and shared purpose

This is an ideal place to begin your journey into social care, somewhere you can learn, grow and feel genuinely supported as you take your first steps into a rewarding career.

As an apprentice, you become an integral member of our care team. You work alongside experienced support workers, learning from them while actively contributing to the high standards of care we provide. Your role supports the wider organisation by helping us deliver flexible, reliable and personalised services to every customer.

You will be involved in day‑to‑day care tasks, communication with customers, and supporting the development of individual care plans. Everything you do helps uphold our core values. 

You will be allocated a Duty Manger who will work alongside the HR Lead to guide and support you.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

  • Assisting with personal care
  • Assisting with nutritional needs
  • Assisting with medication
  • Continence management
  • Companionship

Where you'll work

Unit 1 Telford Road
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO15 4LP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
  • Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
  • Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
  • Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
  • Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
  • Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
  • Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
  • Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
  • Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
  • Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
  • Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
  • Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
  • Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
  • Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
  • Demonstrate they can check for understanding
  • Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
  • Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
  • Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
  • Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
  • Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
  • Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
  • Move people and objects safely
  • Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
  • Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
  • Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
  • Carry out fire safety procedures when required
  • Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
  • Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
  • Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
  • Reflect on your own work practices
  • Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
  • Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
  • Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
  • Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
  • Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
  • Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently

Training schedule

Adult Care Worker Level 2.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Honesty
  • Reliable
  • Committed

Other requirements

  • Must have a DBS completed
  • Must be able to travel within the Tendering area
  • Must be able to work shifts, alternate weekends and bank holidays

About this employer

Peace of Mind Home Support is an established, independent provider of high‑quality health and social care within the community. Our work enables individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as they choose, receiving support that is flexible, reliable and tailored to their needs.

We work closely with the Local Authority as well as with privately funded clients, ensuring our services are accessible and responsive across the community. Our staff are not based in a single location; instead, they visit several different individuals throughout the day, delivering care in a variety of home settings. Visit lengths vary from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the level of support required.

All our customers live within the Clacton, Frinton and Walton areas, allowing us to provide a consistent, local and community‑focused service.

http://www.peaceofmindcare.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

30 pence per mile, mileage is paid and there is also £10.00 per month for data usage on a smart phone.

After this apprenticeship

If the apprenticeship is successful, we would be looking at a permanent position for the apprentice.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Shirley Gilbert

shirleygilbert@peaceofmindcare.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017904.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)