Care Assistant Apprentice

About Us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

About The Job

Salary: £7.55 a hour

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Apprenticeship

Start your career in care and make a real difference every day.

Join us as a

Care Assistant Apprentice

and become part of a dedicated team creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for older people and adults with learning disabilities. You’ll play a vital role in helping individuals achieve maximum independence, freedom, and choice in their daily lives.

In this hands-on role, you’ll provide personalised care—covering physical, emotional, and social needs—in line with each person’s Care and Support Plan. You’ll be based at a location set by your manager, but will also work flexibly across different sites within the borough to ensure high-quality support wherever it’s needed.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About You

Make a positive difference in people’s lives from day one.

We’re looking for a compassionate and committed

Care Assistant Apprentice

to support older people and adults with learning disabilities in a way that promotes independence, choice, and dignity. You’ll provide physical, emotional, and social care tailored to individual needs, working as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of support.

You’ll be confident communicating with residents, carers, and colleagues, able to keep accurate records, contribute to assessments, and advocate on behalf of the people you care for. With guidance from senior staff, you’ll also assist in the safe administration of medication.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same—you’ll work flexibly across different sites in the borough, adapting to changing needs, and supporting the service during unforeseen situations. You’ll be trained in safe moving and handling techniques, follow health and safety regulations, and actively recognise and challenge discrimination.

If you have a caring nature, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to travel and work across locations, this apprenticeship offers the chance to build valuable skills, gain qualifications, and start a rewarding career in care.

Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most.

To be eligible, applicants must have resided in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar or the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English

If you have a caring nature, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to travel and work across locations, this apprenticeship offers the chance to build valuable skills, gain qualifications, and start a rewarding career in care.

Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most.

Application process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and gradeBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leaveCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist areaPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grantEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at homeWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patternsTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathwaysStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons including access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailersArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How To Apply

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