Further Information Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re not just offering you an apprenticeship - we’re offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community.
As an Apprentice Support Worker you will work directly with clients to provide personal care whilst helping to maintain and promote independence and dignity.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities may include dressing/bathing /meal preparation, providing social and emotional support, and creating a supportive atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence.
The post involves working within clients own home, for which you will need a full driving license and use of independent transport. A mileage payment will be made in addition to the hourly wage.
You will work to a 6 week rolling rota, covering all days of the week on a shift basis to cover the hours from 7am to 10pm.
You will work towards a Level 2 Diploma Adult social care.
Please note this is a fixed term apprenticeship up to 15 months.
What skills and experience do you need?
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:
1. Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)
2. Good communication and teamwork skills
3. Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship — showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities
4. Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.
Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What can we offer you?
We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:
5. A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:
Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour
Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour
Under 18 = £7.55 per hour
6. 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
7. Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service
8. Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities
9. Discounts at high street and online retailers
10. FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section