Apprentice Care Worker
NEW VENTURE CARE LTD
Littlehampton (BN17 7TL)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 August 2026
Contents
Summary
New Venture Care Ltd is looking for the right people to join their vibrant team as an Apprentice Care Worker. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn studying for their Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship and would suit anyone wanting to work in social care in a flexible, supportive environment that values its team.
- Wage
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£21,060 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Week 1 – 4 days, Week 2 – 3 days with work-based learning. 8-hour shifts. Exact working pattern to be confirmed equating to minimum 30 hours per week.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
There are two apprenticeship positions available. No previous experience is required as full paid training and a comprehensive induction will be provided, so the successful applicants can be confident they will be supported from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- As a Healthcare Assistant/Care Worker, you’ll visit people in their own homes and help them live safely and independently.
- This is a Night Support Worker role so hours will be varied and flexible and change from week to week.
- Work based learning and studying for an Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Typical duties include:
- Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Helping with meal preparation and household tasks
- Supporting with medication reminders or administration
- Assisting with mobility and attending appointments
- Always promoting independence and dignity
You’ll work closely with our care team and management, who will always have your back.
Who you will be:
- Someone who has kindness at their core with a genuine desire to care for others.
- Someone who consistently demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude
- Someone who already has a right to work in the UK
- Someone with a full driving licence and own transport to fulfil the role
Where you'll work
Biz Space Courtwick Lane
Wick
Littlehampton
BN17 7TL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply national standards, organisational policies and procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.
- Follow national legislation, policies and guidance in adult social care settings, relating to health and safety within the scope of own role.
- Consider the human rights of individuals in adult social care settings, in line with organisational policies relating to equity, diversity and inclusion to support an open culture.
- Demonstrate a duty of candour, and duty of care acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Apply a person-centred, co-produced approach when developing relationships with individuals to support their health and wellbeing.
- Assist with conducting risk assessments, which focus on positive risk taking, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Apply the principles of positive and proactive care and support for those with lived experience to proactively avoid or reduce escalation, de-escalate, and manage conflict.
- Customise information, advice and guidance to individuals with or without capacity or their representative to make informed, independent choices and decisions.
- Adapt approach to care and support for individuals with lived experience to meet their current and evolving cognitive and physical needs and conditions.
- Recognise and respect how an individuals capacity determines their ability to make informed decisions about their needs.
- Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of changes in the physical and mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing of those with lived experience, and monitor, record and report changes.
- Use appropriate communication methods that are adapted to respond to the needs of individuals, stakeholders and family members in adult social care settings, including verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication.
- Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing of self.
- Use record keeping systems to maintain clear and accurate records of interactions with individuals, and others ensuring security of information and data.
- Apply methods of digital working and communication and new care technologies to support improvements in own work setting.
- Record learning opportunities in line with organisational policies that support lifelong learning and meet the relevant standards.
- Record, use feedback and supervision to improve own practice to identify and support the development of individual goals and career opportunities.
- Contribute and agree to the personal development plan demonstrating support required for new learning goals and reflection on actual practice.
- Monitors safe and effective administration of medicines in accordance with national and organisational policies and the limitations of own role.
- Apply national standards, organisational policies and procedures, codes of conduct and ways of working that apply to own role.
- Follow national legislation, policies and guidance in adult social care settings, relating to health and safety within the scope of own role.
- Consider the human rights of individuals in adult social care settings, in line with organisational policies relating to equity, diversity and inclusion to support an open culture.
- Demonstrate a duty of candour, and duty of care acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Apply a person-centred, co-produced approach when developing relationships with individuals to support their health and wellbeing.
- Assist with conducting risk assessments, which focus on positive risk taking, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Apply the principles of positive and proactive care and support for those with lived experience to proactively avoid or reduce escalation, de-escalate, and manage conflict.
- Customise information, advice and guidance to individuals with or without capacity or their representative to make informed, independent choices and decisions.
- Adapt approach to care and support for individuals with lived experience to meet their current and evolving cognitive and physical needs and conditions.
- Recognise and respect how an individuals capacity determines their ability to make informed decisions about their needs.
- Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of changes in the physical and mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing of those with lived experience, and monitor, record and report changes.
- Use appropriate communication methods that are adapted to respond to the needs of individuals, stakeholders and family members in adult social care settings, including verbal, written, non-verbal and digital communication.
- Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing of self.
- Use record keeping systems to maintain clear and accurate records of interactions with individuals, and others ensuring security of information and data.
- Apply methods of digital working and communication and new care technologies to support improvements in own work setting.
- Record learning opportunities in line with organisational policies that support lifelong learning and meet the relevant standards.
- Record, use feedback and supervision to improve own practice to identify and support the development of individual goals and career opportunities.
- Contribute and agree to the personal development plan demonstrating support required for new learning goals and reflection on actual practice.
- Monitors safe and effective administration of medicines in accordance with national and organisational policies and the limitations of own role.
Training schedule
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2)
- Math (grade 2)
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
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Flexible
- Caring
- Personable
- Likes helping others
- Friendly
- Compassionate
- Confidence
- Likeable
Other requirements
What you need to know:
- This apprenticeship course is for 12 months and suitable for anyone already in a care setting or wishing to pursue a career in social care.
- -Any college attendance required will be at the Brighton Met campus.
- To be eligible for this apprenticeship, applicants must be free from full time education and have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years, with a full work authorisation.
- It will be essential to have a full driving licence and own transport to fulfil this role.
- Hours will be guaranteed although shifts will be flexible including weekdays, weekends, morning and evening
- PAID TRAVEL TIME between care visits – worth up to £200 extra per month
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays and weekends
- Paid induction & refresher training (including Care Certificate)
- Free uniform, PPE, and DBS check
- Career progression with funded Diplomas in Health & Social Care
- Company pension, paid holidays, and referral bonuses
- Supportive office team always ready to help you succeed
- New Venture Care Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes eligible applicants from all backgrounds
About this employer
At New Venture Care Ltd, our Home Care service is built around the individual needs of the elderly and vulnerable adults across West Sussex, Bristol, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. We provide compassionate, person-centred support that enables people to remain independent while feeling safe, respected and comfortable in their own homes. Our focus is on delivering reliable, high-quality care that promotes dignity, choice and wellbeing every day.
New Venture Care offers trustworthy and reasonably priced Care Services. Staff guarantees individualised attention for all health-related needs to ensure that all their patients are as comfortable as possible they provide comprehensive home care services, live in care & supported living.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is possibility for ongoing employment and progression for the applicant on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048610.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)