Apprentice Care and Support Assistant

Sanctuary Supported Living

Mansfield (NG18 2RE)

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 4 June 2026)

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

Start your career in care while getting paid to learn. As an Apprentice Care and Support Assistant, you’ll support residents in everyday moments, help run activities and build confidence while working towards a fully funded Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification with real progression opportunities.

Wage

£18,720 a year

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Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, worked onsite as part of the Retirement Community team. Shifts may include daytime, evening or weekend work depending on service needs. TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

  • Greet residents and visitors and be the warm, welcoming face of the community
  • Answer queries and support residents with everyday needs
  • Plan and lead engaging activities, both group sessions and one‑to‑one moments
  • Encourage independent living and help residents stay active and connected
  • Support residents to engage with their local community, including outings and virtual family catch‑ups
  • Champion resident choice and enable people to live life on their own terms
  • Work as part of the Retirement Community team in a single, consistent location 

Where you'll work

Corner House 1-5
St. Margaret Street
Mansfield
NG18 2RE

Training

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

Training provider

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

Training course

Adult care worker (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Connect2Care, with regular support from a dedicated trainer throughout the programme. Training will take place in the workplace, with sessions scheduled directly with the trainer.

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Sanctuary Supported Living is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering a wide range of supported housing and retirement communities, alongside tailored care and support services, to people across England.

We have over 750 supported housing services across England, where our amazing teams provide the care and support that our customers need.

Working in close partnership with the people we support, their families, carers and health professionals, we deliver high quality services that support people on their unique pathways for independence.

With over 50 years of experience, we help people to live as independently as possible. We deliver supported housing, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered services, floating support, retirement communities, and technology in the home.

Company benefits

25 days’ annual leave rising with service, sick pay, pension, wellbeing support, life insurance, retail discounts, Cycle to Work, flexible working options, parental leave, paid volunteering days and development opportunities.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the apprenticeship, you can progress into a permanent Care and Support Assistant role within Sanctuary Supported Living.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030988.

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Closes in 9 days (Thursday 4 June 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.