Care Apprentice Care Assistant

Location:

Various care homes across England

Job Type: Apprenticeship Level 2 – New to Care

Salary:
Real Living Wage – Paid apprenticeship with structured training and development supported in partnership with Paragon Skills

We are Greensleeves Care, a not‑for‑profit care charity where care comes first and people really matter.

• Earn the real living wage while you learn – get paid more than a typical apprenticeship, while gaining hands‑on experience in a real care setting.
• Develop real care skills that give you a fantastic platform for your career journey, while making a genuine difference to people’s lives.
• Experience compassionate care lived every day – our culture prioritises respect, openness and responsibility.
• Be part of a mission‑led charity, where your contribution helps improve care, not profits.

You have seen hundreds of care jobs today – why are we different? We’re not driven by profit, we’re driven by purpose. As an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit charity, every penny we earn goes straight back into our homes, our people and the people we care for. That means better quality, better training, better benefits, and most importantly, better care for everyone.

Join us and be part of a modern care organisation that puts compassion first, celebrates your growth and empowers you to build a rewarding career you can be proud of. For our people, not shareholders.

• Support residents with daily living activities in a kind, respectful and person‑centred way.
• Build strong relationships with residents and their families.
• Learn essential care skills from experienced practitioners.
• Work as part of a team to provide safe, compassionate support and promote independence.
• Remember that fun and laughter are an essential part of everybody’s day.

We are lucky enough to have been chosen as early adopters of the Pioneer Pathway, developed with Skills for Care and the Department of Health and Social Care. It is a sector‑wide career framework that sets out the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed at every stage of a care career. This means:

• Clear expectations and learning goals that match nationally recognised role categories.
• A structured path from new to care through to care/support worker, enhanced care worker and beyond.
• Ongoing training and support to help you grow your skills and explore opportunities in leadership and specialist roles.
• Recognition of your development at every stage – not just day one.

• A caring and compassionate nature.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, respectful approach to supporting others.

• A supportive, friendly environment where your contribution is valued.
• Focused training and real career pathways for all levels, evident across the organisation.
• Being part of a dedicated team that shares the same goals.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference every day.
• Real living wage – you learn and get paid more than a typical apprenticeship.

• Company Pension Scheme
• On‑going Wellbeing Support
• Death In Service Benefit
• Length of Service Awards
• Lifestyle Benefits App
• Employee Assistance Programme

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

• Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
• Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
• Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behaving responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.