At Voyage Care, we believe working in social care is more than just a job. It’s about empowering people to live independently, discover new passions and enjoy the moments that matter.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people grow in confidence, achieve personal goals and build fulfilling lives. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead by example — supporting your team and ensuring the people in your care receive the highest quality support.
Whether you’re brand new to care or bringing years of experience, you’ll be valued here. With every shift, you’ll see the positive impact you have on the people you support, and you’ll gain skills and confidence to grow your own career too.
At Voyage Care, no two days are the same, but every day makes a difference. As a Support Worker, you could be helping someone learn to cook, encouraging them to join a community activity, or supporting them through a trip to the cinema. You’ll be there for the everyday achievements that mean so much.
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll still provide hands-on care, while guiding colleagues and helping to shape high-quality support. Whatever your role, you’ll see the joy and pride that comes when people reach goals they never thought possible. That impact stays with you forever.
If you’re passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding way to start your career, an apprenticeship with Voyage Care could be the perfect first step. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications and the confidence to build a career where you make a difference every day.
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you grow – combining structured training, expert support and real experience that prepares you for long-term success. They also reflect our purpose of fulfilling lives for all, giving you the chance to learn in a genuinely caring and supportive environment.
Voyage Care has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by both The Sunday Times and the Department for Education, a reflection of our commitment to quality learning and development.
Our apprenticeships are about more than just qualifications — they’re about building confidence, purpose and a career that makes a real impact. You’ll gain practical experience and professional skills while being part of a supportive team that wants you to succeed.
We believe the best learning happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why every apprentice is matched with mentors and assessors who’ll guide your development and help you reach your potential. Many of our leaders began their journey this way, proving there’s no limit to how far you can go.
If you’re aged 16 or over, live in the UK and want to start a career in care, you’re eligible to apply. Our Young Apprenticeship Programme is designed for people leaving education who want to gain hands-on experience, earn a wage and achieve a qualification without full-time classroom study.
To apply, you’ll need:
Our apprenticeships combine practical learning with nationally recognised qualifications, helping you build the knowledge and skills you’ll use every day in your role.
You’ll complete:
Your personal tutor and mentor will support you every step of the way to make sure you’re ready to achieve your qualification.
The programme usually takes 12 to 18 months to complete, depending on your level and experience. It follows a clear structure designed to support steady growth and learning:
We offer apprenticeships at several levels, depending on your goals and experience:
Level 4 is currently available in certain areas only.
Each level helps you take the next step in your career, with opportunities to progress into leadership roles and gain qualifications that reflect your growth.
An apprenticeship is just the beginning. Once qualified, you can move into senior roles, build specialist expertise or continue developing through higher-level qualifications — even progressing to our Level 6 Chartered Manager degree.
At Voyage Care, we’re proud to see our apprentices grow into confident professionals who go on to lead teams, mentor others and make a lasting difference.
You’ll provide hands-on support tailored to each individual. One day you might be teaching life skills like cooking, another day enjoying a trip to the cinema or encouraging someone to join in with community activities. Support Workers also provide personal care where needed, always with dignity and respect.
The most important skills are human ones – kindness, patience, resilience and good communication. You don’t need experience to join; what matters most is your values and a genuine desire to help people. We’ll give you the training and support to succeed.
Our support worker roles are split into two different teams – those who are based at our care homes and those who support people out in the community. The key responsibilities are similar.
Because every day you’ll see the difference you make – from someone gaining confidence to cook their own dinner to achieving a dream holiday. With strong pay, benefits, training and a supportive team, it’s a role where you’ll give a lot, but gain even more.
No qualifications are required. You’ll receive a paid induction, shadowing, and ongoing training tailored to the needs of the people you support. We’ll also help you work towards recognised care qualifications if you choose.
Many of our team say they love working in social care because it brings them joy to be a part of someone’s personal development journey. It’s amazing and humbling to work with such caring and compassionate teams. We want you to know how much we value you and are always looking for ways to give you more perks.
Your benefits package is designed to help you make more of your money and achieve a happy work-life balance. It includes some great incentives and schemes centred around three pillars of wellbeing!
For more than 35 years, Voyage Care has been one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist care and support. With over 11,000 colleagues, we proudly support more than 3,500 people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs across the country.
Our purpose is fulfilling lives for all. To us, that means more than providing care. It is about helping people live with independence, dignity and joy. Whether it is developing new skills, finding meaningful connections or enjoying everyday experiences, we focus on what truly matters to each individual.
We offer a wide range of services, including supported living, residential care, community outreach and rehabilitation. Every service is tailored to the needs, values and goals of the people we support, ensuring they feel respected, empowered and in control of their lives.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. With expert training and a family-focused culture, our teams deliver compassionate, person-centred support every day. Guided by our values, we are committed to making a positive difference and creating meaningful moments, for everyone we support and for each other.
