Tailor CV
☰ Menu

← All apprenticeships

Adult Care Lead Apprentice

Apra Care · Liskeard · posted 30 July 2026

Wage
£27,976 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Leader in adult care (level 5)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

  • Supporting adults with a range of care and support needs
  • Showing understanding of person-centred care, dignity, choice, independence, and safeguarding
  • Following care plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies
  • Communicating effectively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary professionals
  • Working independently and as part of a team
  • Mentoring, supervising and leading shifts
  • Supporting colleagues
  • Developing on leadership skills
  • Maintaining care records with IT systems

Your training

  • Apprenticeship Standard: Level 5 Lead in Adult Care
  • 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

Where it leads

  • You may wish to progress to a Deputy Manager or Registered Care Manager role

About Apra Care

APRA Care is a dedicated care provider based in Cornwall, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals in need of care and assistance. Our services are designed to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, ensuring that every person we support receives compassionate and professional care tailored to their unique needs. We offer a wide range of services, including domiciliary care, personal care, respite support, and assistance with daily living activities.

At APRA Care, we work closely with service users, families, and local authorities to create individualised care plans that uphold the highest standards of safety, respect, and confidentiality. Our trained and caring staff strive to make a positive difference in the lives of those we support, helping them live comfortably and confidently within their own homes and communities across Cornwall.

Things to consider

Applicants should have previous experience working in care and be able to evidence this within their application. Ideally applicants should have previous experience within management.

Applicants will need to be able to drive and have their own vehicle. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Grade 3/D) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Grade 3/D) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 6 Holman Road, Liskeard Business Park, Liskeard, PL14 3UT

Similar apprenticeships