Adult Care Worker Apprentice

ARMSCARE LIMITED

Sheringham (NR26 8JA)

Closes on Monday 25 May 2026

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

Start your care career with ARMSCARE, supporting residents in warm, person‑centred care homes. Gain hands‑on experience, nationally recognised training and the skills to make a real difference every day. A rewarding role with purpose and a strong pathway into health and social care.

Wage

£13,260 a year

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Pay is £12.75 per hour. The annual salary shown is based on a 20‑hour week, but final earnings depend on your rota and contract. ARMSCARE is committed to flexible working that supports the needs of every team member.

Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
We offer genuine flexibility with part-time or full-time hours between 16–20 per week. Shifts include daytime, evening and some weekends, and we work with you to create a rota that fits your lifestyle while supporting consistent, high-quality care.

20 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Develop communication skills by engaging with clients, learning about their backgrounds, interests and individual care needs.
  • Learn to support personal care, including washing, dressing and promoting dignity and independence.
  • Build practical skills in preparing meals, assisting with eating and supporting safe medication routines under supervision.
  • Support clients to participate in physical, social and wellbeing activities as part of their care plan.
  • Be trained to carry out routine health checks such as weight, temperature and blood pressure monitoring.
  • Learn how to recognise and report any concerns about a client’s health or wellbeing to senior staff.
  • Develop confidence in maintaining accurate care records and updating individual care plans in line with guidance.

Where you'll work

Whitehaven
5 St Josephs Road
Sheringham
NR26 8JA

Training

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

Training provider

NORFOLK 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

  • 1:1 support in the workplace with a dedicated apprenticeship tutor.
  • Workshops planned to suit the diaries of all parties.
  • Monthly reviews.
  • Workplace mentor provided.
  • Quarterly reviews. 

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Compassionate
  • Willing to learn
  • Flexibility

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Be a UK resident or living in the UK or EU for the last three years for apprenticeship eligibility 

About this employer

ARMSCARE provides care home services to those in need. We have several care homes in and around the Kings Lynn area and West Norfolk region. All with a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. 
 
Docking House - Docking
Norfolk Lodge - Hunstanton 
Summerville House - Heacham 
Terrington Lodge -  Terrington St. Clement 
Driftwood House - Hunstanton
Whitehaven - Sheringham ​
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ARMSCARE is dedicated and committed to the care of all our residents and has particular experience in assisting those who have been diagnosed with a varying range of dementia-related illnesses.

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After this apprenticeship

ARMSCARE is deeply committed to helping every team member grow. We invest in high‑quality training, ongoing development and clear career pathways, and we’re proud of our strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our senior carers and leaders began their journey with us, and we actively support apprentices to progress into higher‑level roles as their skills and confidence grow.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Anthony Winsper

anthony.winsper@norfolk.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025600.

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Closes on Monday 25 May 2026