37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 24 months
We are looking for caring, respectful and trustworthy individuals who are interested in starting a career within social care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a social care apprentice who will work in different placements across our Adult Social Care, care and support services.
Bridgend County Borough Council provides a wide range of Adult Social Care services these include domiciliary care, residential care homes for older people, supported living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities / mental health conditions and day service opportunities.
You will gain on the job training, experience and support to achieve a Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care for Adults. The Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care will help you develop your ability to practically support the care and support needs of adults in a range of settings and to develop and demonstrate your knowledge, understanding, behaviours, skills and practice within a social care setting. Successful completion of the qualification enables individuals to work as a qualified social care worker in Level 2 roles across the Social Care sector. It will also enable you to apply for registration with Social Care Wales as a domiciliary / residential care worker for adults.
Level 2 Qualification Exemptions: Applicants will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification, at an equivalent or higher level in same subject area, including degree level. Also, applicants currently in receipt of WG funding for study purposes will not be able to be considered.
Level 3/4/5 Qualification Exemptions: Applicants will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification, at an equivalent or higher level in same subject area, including degree level in same subject area. Also, applicants currently in receipt of WG funding for study purposes will not be able to be considered.
If you are interested in this position and would like more information please email Irene Davies via SCWDP@bridgend.gov.uk
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.
We offer a range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees – click here to find out more
Closing date: 19 July 2023
Shortlisting date: 24 July 2023
Interview date: 7 and 8 August 2023
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