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