Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
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Company: Bluebird Care
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Location: COLCHESTER, CO7 7FD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,000.00 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000015779
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 06/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm Participation on out-of-hours service pro-rata This includes 6-hours off-the-job training time (e.g. online classes, shadowing, coursework).
Brief Description
This role is a key operational position that sits between frontline care delivery and management. This role reports directly to the Registered Manager and acts as the crucial link between care assistants and senior management, ensuring the efficient running of a designated geographical area with the Bluebird Care franchise operations.
Training to be Provided
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3.
Future Prospects
At Bluebird Care we are committed to developing our people and creating genuine career opportunities. As a Gold Standards Framework accredited service and Regional Winners and National Finalists in the Great British Care Awards 2024/2025 for Employer of the Year, we invest significantly in our team’s professional growth.
As a Supervisor, you’ll receive comprehensive support for your career growth:
Relevant Social Care Qualification - Support to achieve or enhance your qualifications, with access to training and development resources.
Management Institute qualifications at Level 5 and beyond (typically worth £1,000 - £2,500).
Specialist Clinical Training - Development in complex clinical care, end-of-life-care, and other specialist areas.
Ongoing Training Programme - Regular training covering clinical skills, regulatory compliance, and leadership development.
Structured 1-1 Support - Regular appraisals and development meetings focused on your career goals.
Financial Recognition for Excellence.
All Supervisors are enrolled in our Performance Incentive Plan, which provides quarterly bonus payments based on your performance across two key areas:
- Personal Compliance - Your adherence to our high standards in areas such as medication management, care planning, safeguarding, health and safety and CQC readiness
- Operational Excellence - Your effectiveness in service delivery, team leadership, problem-solving, and support business growth
Your Complete Package:
- Competitive base salary with guaranteed hours
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Funded qualifications and training
- Clear career pathways
- Award winning employer - recognised nationally for excellence
- Supportive environment - with experienced managers committed to your development
Our Investment in You:
We don’t just talk about career development, we actively support it through funded qualifications, mentorship from experience Registered Manager, and direct involvement in our award-winning services.
Our Commitment:
At Bluebird Care, your success is our success. We are committed to building careers and creating opportunities for professional growth. The combination of structured development, financial recognition, and clear progression pathways makes this Supervisor role an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in care management.
Career Development: Candidates holding a Level 3 qualification will be supported to enrol on a Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care to further develop their leadership and management capabilities.
Vacancy Detail
We’re a trusted Bluebird Care franchise serving communities across Colchester & Tendring and Braintree & Uttlesford. We’re passionate about enabling people to live independently and comfortably in their own homes, delivering high-quality domiciliary care that truly makes a difference.
Role Breakdown:
- Reports to: Registered Manager
- Area of responsibility: A designated geographical area within the Bluebird Care service coverage
- Team management: Direct supervision of Care Assistants
- Collaboration: Works closely with the Bluebird Care Coordinator and other supervisors
Key Responsibilities Include:
Customer Care Management:
- Conduct pre-service assessments with the customers and their representatives
- Create and maintain individually tailored care and support plans
- Carry out risk assessments and implement risk control measures
- Provide clear information to customers about services and complaint procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and security of customer information
Staff Management & Support:
- Provide guidance and information to care assistants on delivering care safely
- Work with coordinators to match care assistants appropriately to customers
- Support, supervise and assist with training of care assistants
- Participate in out-of-hours emergency on-call rota
- Cover calls directly or indirectly during care assistant absences
- Manage staff changeovers and briefings for live-in care assignments
Quality Improvement & Compliance:
- Investigate quality-related matters and implement improvements
- Monitor care assistant performance through quality reviews at customers’ homes
- Ensure compliance with Bluebird Care policies and procedures
- Record, report and act upon accidents ad incidents
- Ensure care delivery meets regulatory requirements and Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation
- Work collaboratively with customers, families, health/social care professionals
- Lead staff and customer meetings
- Lead and participate in training activities, appraisals and development meetings
- Work flexibly to meet business needs
Day-to-day Contact Within the Organisation:
The Supervisor has regular contact with:
- Registered Manager (direct reporting line)
- Bluebird Cre Coordinator (for scheduling and staff matching)
- Care Assistants (direct supervision and support)
- Customers and their families/representatives (service delivery oversight)
- External health and social care professionals (multidisciplinary working)
This is a hands-on operational role requiring flexibility, leadership capability, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of domiciliary care while supporting and developing the care team.
Other Information
This position is open to applicants aged 18 years and above (for insurance purposes).
The applicant must hold a full UK driving licence and maintain appropriate car insurance that include business use cover.
DBS Check:
- Enhanced DBS clearance (formerly CRB) required
- Must be satisfactory for working with vulnerable adults
Driving Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Class 1 business insurance
- Valid MOT on vehicle