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 

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:

• Group Personal Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance Scheme 
• 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) 
• Access to offers and discounts 
• 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.