At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities and engage in community activities.
- Company: L'Arche, a vibrant community focused on care and personal growth.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, training, and personal development in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Perfect for gap year students, university placements, or those seeking meaningful experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while growing personally and professionally in a unique community.
- Qualifications: Open to anyone eager to learn and build relationships; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
A year of growth, care, and relationship. The L’Arche Internship is a year of living in a L’Arche community alongside people with learning disabilities. Interns work as a support worker and participate in a training programme all about care, disability, community development, reflection, and spirituality. Interns spend 34 hours a week offering support and care to members with learning disabilities, and 6 hours a week on a bespoke programme. This reflective course involves meeting with other interns and facilitators to explore topics such as activism, power, personal growth, and change-making. Interns then put what they’re learning into practice in their own community by participating in and developing community activities.
Could the Internship be for you? The Internship is designed for people looking to learn through experience, immerse themselves in community, and work with people with learning disabilities. We do not require applicants to have any particular experience or professional background. We are looking for people who are open to growth and relationship, and who are confident in taking initiative. Our previous cohorts have included school leavers taking a gap year, university students on placement years, people looking for professional development, graduates, and people taking sabbaticals.
The Internship is for anyone who already has the right to live and work in the UK. If you want to join L'Arche but need a visa, please consider applying to become a Live-In Community Worker.
Please note this programme used to be called the ‘Soulful’ Internship, but was recently renamed for clarity.
L'Arche Internship - Canterbury in Chelmsford employer: L'Arche
L'Arche is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and inclusive work environment, perfect for those seeking meaningful engagement with individuals with learning disabilities. Interns benefit from a unique blend of hands-on experience and reflective training, allowing for personal and professional growth while being part of a supportive community in Canterbury. With a focus on relationship-building and community development, L'Arche offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.
