Apprentice Residential Support Worker

David Lewis; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid employment from Day One

Fully funded qualification

Dedicated workplace mentor

Wellbeing support

Job summary

David Lewis is offering a Health & Social Care Level 2 Apprenticeship in Warford, Cheshire, in partnership with Macclesfield College. You’ll be paid from Day One and learn on the job while completing a recognised qualification.

Starting at £8.00 per hour during the apprenticeship, you can progress to a permanent Support Worker role earning £13.46 per hour plus enhancements after completion. No prior care experience is required—just a caring attitude and a desire to help others.

Qualifications

• Excellent values and attitude; able to work with people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Willingness to learn and undertake college learning through Macclesfield College.
• No previous care experience needed—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities for people in care.
• Learn and apply safeguarding, communication and behaviour support techniques.
• Progress through the Level 2 Apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Positive

Ready to learn

Education

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Job description

Health & Social Care Level 2 Apprenticeship

Earn. Learn. Make a Difference.

David Lewis, Warford, Cheshire

In partnership with Macclesfield College

Start Your Career with David Lewis!
Health & Social Care Level 2 Apprenticeship
Earn. Learn. Make a Difference.
David Lewis, Warford, Cheshire
In partnership with Macclesfield College
Salary: £8.00 per hour during your apprenticeship, and on successful completion: Progress to a Support Worker role earning £13.46 per hour plus enhancements.

University Isn't For Everyone

• Neither is working in a job that means nothing.
• If you're 18 or over, enjoy helping people and want a career where every day matters, this could be exactly what you're looking for.
• This isn't just another apprenticeship.
• It's your chance to start a career with one of the UK's leading specialist charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and complex needs.
• You'll be paid from your very first day, receive expert training, gain a nationally recognised qualification and work alongside some of the very best people in social care.
• And the best bit?
• When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to move into a permanent Support Worker role earning £13.46 per hour.
• We're not just recruiting apprentices.
• We're investing in the next generation of David Lewis colleagues, specialists, managers and future leaders.

What You'll Receive

• Paid employment from Day One.
• Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
• College learning through Macclesfield College.
• Dedicated workplace mentor.
• Protected study time.
• Practical experience supporting people every day.
• Fully funded qualification.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Ongoing coaching and development.
• Wellbeing support.

Your Apprenticeship Journey

Month 1:

• Welcome to David Lewis.
• Full induction.
• Meet your mentor.
• Begin learning alongside experienced Support Workers.

Months 2–6
Develop the knowledge and confidence to support people with:

• Daily living.
• Communication.
• Independence.
• Community activities.
• Positive Behaviour Support.
• Safeguarding.
• Medication awareness.
• Autism and learning disability support.

Months 7–12
Complete your qualification, build your confidence and prepare for your End Point Assessment while becoming a valued member of your team.

What Happens Next?
Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Support Worker role.

Starting salary after completion: £13.46 per hour.

From There Your Career Could Lead To

• Senior Support Worker.
• Team Leader.
• Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• Nursing Associate.
• Registered Nurse.
• Social Worker.
• Specialist Therapy Services.
• Management.

Who We're Looking For
We're far more interested in your values than your experience.

If You're

• Caring.
• Compassionate.
• Reliable.
• Positive.
• Ready to learn.
• Aged 18 or over.
• We'd love to hear from you.
• No previous care experience is needed—we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Why David Lewis?

• Because this isn't just somewhere to work.
• It's somewhere to build a career.
• You'll join over 1,200 colleagues who are passionate about changing lives every single day.
• Our people stay because they're supported, developed and genuinely valued.
• Here, a job really can become a career.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Applications are now open.

James Entwistle
Head of Recruitment
[e-mail]
David Lewis, Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7YD
Be part of something bigger. Be part of David Lewis.