Support Worker Apprentice
BAMBURGH HOUSE LIMITED · THORRINGTON, CO7 8JN
Adult care worker (level 2)
This is a hands-on support role working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help people achieve positive outcomes, while developing your skills through training and career progression opportunities.
The work
- Provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, promoting independence and choice
- Support individuals with daily living activities, including preparing meals, and accessing the community
- Accurately complete daily records and documentation using digital systems
- Support individuals to engage in meaningful activities, education, or employment opportunities
- Work positively with colleagues and follow policies, procedures, and mandatory training requirements
- Build positive, professional relationships with individuals, families, and professionals
- Support individuals with emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately to behaviours that may be challenging
- Maintain a safe and clean environment, following health and safety procedures
- Promote and respect dignity, privacy, and safeguarding at all times
- Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing learning to develop skills and knowledge
- Communicate effectively with team members and report concerns appropriately
Training
- The apprentice will be working towards the Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard including the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Care
- Apprentices will receive 1-to-1 tutor support from an assessor with tuition arranged on an individual basis
Training provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
What you come out with
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there are clear progression routes within the organisation. These include opportunities to progress into Location Support Lead, and higher management roles, depending on experience and performance
- There is also strong support for continued professional development, with opportunities to progress onto a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care, enabling further career development both within the organisation and across the wider health and social care sector
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Patience
Things to consider
- Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the working hours required for this role
- The role is hands-on, working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism, including behaviours that may be challenging
- Some time will be spent completing digital records and training
- Applicants should be adaptable, resilient, and committed to supporting others
Pay extras and benefits
£500 bonus payment for gaining a Level 3 Diploma or above, company pension, accrue additional holiday days linked to length of service, enhanced bank holiday pay, Blue Light discount card, wellbeing & employee assistance programme.
£23,600.85 a year
The employer
We are a values-led care provider supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. We currently support 7 service users across 4 locations, with a dedicated team of 25 staff members delivering person-centred, high-quality support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion. We place strong emphasis on training, development, and progression, and are committed to continuous improvement and positive outcomes for both the people we support and our staff team.
Workplaces
- BAMBURGH HOUSE, CLACTON ROAD, THORRINGTON, COLCHESTER, CO7 8JN
- 24 Lenz Close, Colchester, CO1 2FP
- 47 Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JX