Adult Care Worker Apprentice — Hands-on Training

Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency based in Penzance, Cornwall, specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. They are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Adult Care Worker apprentice!

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Travel Time at the rate of minimum wage and (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). pence.

Company Pension Scheme.

Blue Light Card
-Discount scheme.

Training course Adult care worker (level
2)

Hours Weekdays:

Mornings, 08:00 - 15:00.Evenings, 16:00 - 21:30.Weekends:

Mornings, 08:00 - 14:00. Evenings, 16:00 - 21:30.Exact shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year

3

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal care
• Meal preparation
• Companionship
• Escorting service users when shopping
• Oversee medication
• End of life care

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

• You will be required to attend St Austell College a day a week as part of your apprenticeship training
• You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 3/D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Customer care skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

The apprentice must either have a driving licence or own transport around the Penzance area.

Moving and handling will be required in the role.

The apprentice must be honest and trustworthy, able to work alone and within a team and be able to undertake regular mandatory training.

Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency based in Penzance, Cornwall, specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. Their services encompass a wide range of support, including safe moving and handling training, respite care, and comprehensive home care tailored to individual needs. Thyme Care emphasises person-centred care, ensuring that each client’s dignity, privacy, and right to make informed choices are respected.

The agency is committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the overall quality of life for its clients while actively involving them and their families in the care process. With a team of qualified carers, Thyme Care aims to provide flexible and attentive support that aligns closely with the unique values and requirements of each service user.

• On the completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress within the business, eventually as a Senior Carer or Supervisor
• Opportunities to springboard to an NHS career

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC.