Adult Support Care Workers Apprenticeship Opportunities

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house driver training program

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave and other perks

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is offering an Adult Care Worker apprenticeship across Furness, South Lakes and Eden. You will gain hands-on experience with adults needing care and support, learning essential skills through on-the-job training and a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll join a passionate team, receive high-quality training, and have opportunities to work with Social Work and Occupational Therapy colleagues, paving the way for a rewarding career in Adult Social Care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation and time management required.
• No formal qualifications needed for Level 2; Level 3 requires GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Willingness to learn and grow; driving training may be offered for community-based placements.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with care and personal goals to live independently.
• Collaborate with Social Work and Occupational Therapy colleagues.
• Participate in on-the-job training and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Location: Opportunities across Furness, South Lakes and Eden

Interested in a rewarding career in Adult Social Care? Do you want to benefit from on the job, work experience, achieving a nationally recognised qualification, whilst getting paid for it?

Then an Adult Support Care Worker apprenticeship with Westmorland and Furness Council would be perfect for you!

Working in care gives you the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We are a passionate, innovative service, dedicated to empowering and enabling adults to have a good quality of life, valuing their unique qualities, strengths, and rights. We put our communities and the people we support at the very heart of everything we do.

You will be part of a team frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives, which is at the heart of person-centred care. We are looking for people with the right values: people who believe in human rights, who believe in building on people’s strengths, and who believe working together with people.

You will also have the chance to spend some time with colleagues across Adult Social Care, including within our Social Work and Occupational Therapy teams, so you can get an idea of where your longer-term career interests may lie.

As an Adult Care Worker with Westmorland and Furness Council, you will benefit from high-quality training and development opportunities, personalised support from managers and mentors, and the chance to work alongside skilled and experienced staff. This hands-on experience will allow you to gain valuable job-specific knowledge and transferable skills, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as apprentices. You should be a team player with excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a positive, flexible attitude. If you’re eager to develop new skills and take responsibility while working in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!For the Level 2 qualification the ideal candidate will have a good standard of English, Maths, and ICT, and a strong willingness to learn and grow. No formal qualifications are required.For the level 3 qualification the applicant should have a minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language.What can we offer you!*As part of our Adult Care Worker apprenticeship offer, if your placement is within one of our community-based teams, we are offering a limited number of spaces on our in-house driver training program, meaning you could end your apprenticeship with a full driving licence.Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will also receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes.