Health and Social Care - Adult Support Care Workers Apprenticeship - (Includes optional support in obtaining a full driving licence)* Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage – 1st Year of Apprenticeship £7.55 per hour Location: Opportunities across Furness, South Lakes and Eden Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term About this opportunity: 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. Who we are looking for: 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.