Social Care Officer with Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship Scale 6 ( 31,537 - 33,699, moves up to SO2 ( 37,280 - 41,771) once qualified as an Occupational Therapist). Also eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to 963 per annum. 37 hours, Full-Time Permanent Hybrid: Fred Perry House and some homeworking Application Deadline: 11:59pm 19 October 2025 Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting Date: 20 October 2025 Interview Date: 27 October 2025 Interview Type: Face to face While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Stockport Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Join us at Stockport Council MJ Local Authority of the Year 2025 Your Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who wants to make a difference to people s first contact with Adult Social Care. We are looking for someone who is able to commit to and undertake a three-year degree apprenticeship which will lead to an Occupational Therapy qualification. We are interested in an individual who can work collaboratively, think creatively and has a good level of communication and written skills. About You You will be interested in developing your skills and knowledge within the area of Adult Social Care and will be looking to gain a professional qualification. You will be able to commit to a three-year degree apprenticeship You must have GCSE level C or above in Maths and English to apply, with certificates available. You may already be working in a Health or Social Care environment You can demonstrate knowledge of basic equipment provision which is desirable for the role You have knowledge of or already be working within a Strengths and person-centred way You will have a creative approach to working collaboratively within the team, organisation and with partners You will have knowledge of Social Care legislation, including the Care Act 2014. As a team member, you will work alongside colleagues to shape, develop and evaluate our effectiveness as a Front Door Service. We are committed to investing in our team members through regular supervision, peer support and we offer a robust training plan and a personalised development plan. About Us Stockport s Adult Social Care s vision is to support the residents of Stockport live their best lives possible through promoting independence; working with our partners; and empowering our staff to provide high quality support for residents that is appropriate for their need. The team consists of Social Workers, Social Care Officers, Referral and Information Officers and Occupational Therapists. Together we are the first point of contact for residents and professionals who need advice and support from a range of services, agencies or community offers. The team works closely with partners such as NWAS, GMP, Stockport Family and ASC teams to triage and prioritise referrals to ensure people receive a timely and appropriate response to their enquiry. You will be joining a service area where strong collaborative relationships already exist between partners. At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions. If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Joanna Sheridan on 07866999862 for an informal discussion about the role The successful applicant s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify. Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme Privacy Notice Follow our recruitment team on X, Instagram and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events. Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.