We are currently recruiting for: Social Work Apprentice Location of role: The Orchards, Billinge Rate of pay: £15,352.62 per annum (£7.55 an hour) Hours: 39 hours per week Duration of course: Up to 3 years The Role: We are currently recruiting for a Social Work Apprentice to join Nugent to attain a Degree Apprenticeship in Social Work whilst dedicated to supporting within our adult services. Whilst undertaking the Social Work Apprentice Degree, you will be working as a Support Worker within The Orchards in Billinge, Wigan. The Orchards provides specialist supported living services adults with a range of needs including physical and learning disabilities, autism, and mental health You can find more details on what the Support Worker role entails within the Job Description. Responsibilities: Work compassionately, considering all aspects of the individual’s life – ensuring their voice is central to decision making. Under supervision you will use your professional expertise to work, assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and intervene putting the needs of the individual first. Within the context of relevant Social Work legislation, use your professional judgement and build relationships with a variety of individuals, as well as with a wide range of other professionals and agencies. Under supervision you will work alongside and/or co-work to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a variety of situations. This requires an ability to develop critical reflection skills and make decisions within a clear professional code of ethics. Follow direction from the Advanced Practitioner in allocation of work; contributing to project work through research or carrying out activities in relation to specific tasks which contribute to the outcomes of a project. All of which will reflect the academic modules being studied within the University. Attend University as requested and in accordance with the programme. Use distance learning set days, as designed for the purpose of training, development, and completion of assignments. Complete a minimum of two Spoke Placements and complete shadow opportunities within internal and external agencies. Complete projects/assignments and work tasks in time scales permitted. Use supervisions with workplace supervisors/mentors, Practice Educators and Personal Tutors effectively. All work and conduct will be to the apprenticeship standards and the requirements of the knowledge and skills statements. 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 eg. 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