Apprentice Team Leader

CARE GIVERS LTD · Colchester

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Care Givers Limited is an established and growing care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred services across North Essex. We provide personal, emotional and practical support to adults, children and young people in their own homes, educational settings and the wider community. Our services include domiciliary care, supported living, residential care, supported accommodation and children’s services. Our vision is to promote choice, dignity and independence wherever possible, enabling each person to achieve positive outcomes and live a fulfilling life.

Working days: 5 days a week, covering a 7-day shift pattern. Alternative weekend and bank holiday working will be expected as part of the role. Working times: There will be a mix of shifts covering 7.00am to 10.00pm with regular breaks/lunch break. 40 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the requirements of the role working within people's own homes., The role will also involve working at our other locations., Applicants must demonstrate strong values and a positive work ethic. The people we support rely on colleagues who are dependable, punctual, patient and empathetic. A caring, proactive, can-do attitude is essential, alongside a commitment to respecting each person’s rights, dignity, choices and independence.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the requirements of the role working within people's own homes.
  • The role will also involve working at our other locations.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong values and a positive work ethic. The people we support rely on colleagues who are dependable, punctual, patient and empathetic. A caring, proactive, can-do attitude is essential, alongside a commitment to respecting each person’s rights, dignity, choices and independence.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • We would want to develop the apprentice into a manager within 2 years.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 06 Oct 2026
Apply by 01 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

CO1 2JS

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