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