Adult Care Workers Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship sits in Adult Social Care at Westmorland and Furness Council, placing you on a frontline team that supports adults with care and support needs. The work centres on helping people reach personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, with choice and control at the heart of it. Apprentices study for a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification while working, and can spend time with Social Work and Occupational Therapy colleagues.

An enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check is required.

• Support adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals
• Help adults live as independently and safely as possible, with control and choice
• Apply person-centred care, human rights and strengths-based approaches in daily work
• Work alongside experienced frontline staff and mentors
• Spend time with Social Work and Occupational Therapy teams to explore longer-term career options
• Complete on-the-job learning and the apprenticeship qualification

• Level 2: no formal qualifications required
• Level 2: good standard of English, Maths and ICT
• Level 3: five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, or equivalent

• Excellent communication, organisation and time management
• Keen eye for detail
• Team player with a positive, flexible attitude
• Commitment to human rights, building on people's strengths and working together
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility

• Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List check

• Paid while training at the National Apprenticeship Rate
• Nationally recognised qualification
• High-quality training, personalised support from managers and mentors
• Optional places on in-house driver training for community-based roles, with a possible full driving licence by the end of the apprenticeship
• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Staff perks and discounts schemes