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.
Adult Support Care Workers Apprenticeship Opportunities in Barrow in Furness employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and community impact. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Barrow and surrounding areas. With a focus on flexibility and a solution-oriented approach, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about homelessness services.
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Westmorland and Furness Council Recruitment Team
