Senior Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Introduction

Start your care leadership journey with ARMSCARE. As a Lead Adult Care Worker apprentice, you’ll build advanced care skills, support others in delivering person‑centred care and gain the confidence to take on greater responsibility. A great next step for anyone ready to grow and make a real impact.

About the 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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What You'll Do

• Learn how to develop, review and adapt person‑centred care plans, using your growing knowledge to support high‑quality care
• Build advanced skills in monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, understanding how to record and report findings accurately
• Gain confidence completing medication records and supporting safe medication practices in line with organisational procedures
• Plan, lead and evaluate meaningful activities that promote residents’ wellbeing, independence and social engagement
• Develop communication skills by updating families on their relative’s progress in a supportive and professional way
• Learn to supervise care workers, offering guidance, role‑modelling best practice and helping new starters settle into their roles
• Be trained to provide emergency cover when required, following agreed ways of working and escalating concerns appropriately
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings, learning how care is coordinated with healthcare professionals and service managers

Training Outcome

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.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Compassionate
• Willing to learn
• Some experience required

Course Information

Course: Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: We offer flexible working with 30 hours per week available. Shifts include days, evenings and some weekends. We’ll work with you to create a rota that suits your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high-quality care and support.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL