About The Role
🌟 Kickstart Your Career in Care as an Apprentice Support Worker at Low Laithes! 🌟
Are you passionate, positive and ready to make a real difference? At Low Laithes, we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic Apprentice Support Workers to join our friendly team and support adults with autism and learning disabilities. Alongside gaining hands-on experience, you'll also study for your Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care — giving you a solid foundation for a rewarding career in care.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping people live more independent, dignified and fulfilling lives. No two days are the same! You could be:
• Supporting someone to grow their own garden
• Helping to prepare healthy meals
• Encouraging new skills and building confidence
• Bringing fresh ideas to help people achieve their goals
Support isn’t just provided at home — you also might spend time out in the community, doing activities that the people you support love, such as walks, cinema trips or seaside visits.
We’ve Got Your Back
Joining Low Laithes means joining a supportive, proactive team. You’ll always have someone to turn to — perfect if you're new to care. Our management team is hands-on and committed to helping you grow and feel confident in your role.
Training & Development
Your apprenticeship includes regular college-based learning along with practical, on-the-job training.
• 20% of your working hours spent studying
• Initial 2.5 weeks full-time training (Mon–Fri, 9:30–4:30)
• Ongoing training on site
• Learning at Barnsley College
Shift Patterns:
Rolling rota: 4 days on, 2 days off including 2 late shifts and 2 early shifts
Early shifts: 7:30am–2:45pm/1:45pm
Late shifts: 1:15pm–9:45pm
Plus one full weekend off every 6 weeks.
About You
About You
You don’t need experience — just the right attitude! We’re looking for people who are friendly, caring, patient, and eager to learn. If you’re passionate about helping others, we’ll support your progression every step of the way.
Requirements
• GCSE Maths/English Grade C/4 desirable
• Minimum Level 1 Maths & English required (we’ll support you to achieve Level 2)
• Strong communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills
• Must be 18 or over
*Unfortunately this post does not qualify for visa sponsorship so we are unable to consider candidates currently on or seeking sponsorship*
About Us
1. Benefits of working for us: Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision Enhanced overtime rates (£1.50 - £2 per hour) 6 weeks holiday Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely on us Ongoing free mandatory and development training days Regular promotion opportunities Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme Cycle to work Scheme Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us Diversity, equity and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.