Role: Social Work Apprentice

Hours of work: Full time

Rate of Pay: £15,352.62 per annum, pro rata

Location of role: Lime House or The Orchards Wigan, Lancashire

Duration of course: Up to 3 years

Role Description:

An opportunity has arisen for four Social Work Apprentices to join Nugent to attain a Degree Apprenticeship in Social Work whilst dedicated to supporting our adult services.

As a Social Work Apprentice, you will work in partnership with adults, carers, and families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in individuals’ lives to improve their wellbeing and independence.

Complete projects/assignments and work tasks in time scales permitted, you will be expected to visit Hope University campus once a fortnight for one study day. The rest of the made is up from you working at one of our services in the Wigan area.

Experience & Skills:

Experience of any social care environment either through personal or professional duties for at least 12 months or level 3 qualifications that amount to 120 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or the equivalent numeracy and literacy qualification e.g. Level 2
Ability to develop and maintain trusting, open, and productive relationships with people
Analysis and interpretation of relevant regulatory frameworks e.g. Assessment frameworks
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues
Effective communications skills
Effective use of ICT e.g. MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Planning, prioritising and organising own work
Adaptable to change and new ways of working

Benefits:

Life Assurance Scheme
Corporate Medicash Scheme
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Access to offers and discounts.
Blue Light Card
30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years in service.
Recommend a friend scheme.
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

What does it mean to work with us? It’s all in the name – iACCORD.We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:

Integrity – we are honest in what we say and do
Ambition – we have high hopes for the future
Courage – we stand up for what we know is right
Compassion – we are kind and support each other
Optimism – we believe we can
Respect – we accept one another and look after all we share
Dignity – we value ourselves and each other

These values guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity.

Nugent Care

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