Information for potential apprentices

Within this section of the website you will find information on:

• what is an apprenticeship
• how to become an apprentice
  

At the bottom of the page you will find links to useful resources including case studies and leaflets.

Anyone living in England, over 16 years-old and not in full-time education can apply for an apprenticeship, whether you are just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career.

Most apprenticeships last around 12 months and are primarily work-based, developing practical skills, with an off-the-job element which develops knowledge.

At the end of your apprenticeship you'll have gained both experience and related and recognised qualifications, including a Diploma in Health and Social Care.

"I would definitely recommend the apprenticeship programme to those who want to gain experience in care, whilst training and studying. It's a brilliant programme and the training is second to none." Ollie Rutherford, apprentice

A career in social care can be extremely rewarding - in a recent survey 96% of care workers said they felt their work really makes a difference.

Social care is a growing sector and one that offers increasing opportunities for progression.

Our career pathways e- tool lets you explore where an apprenticeship in health and social care can lead and see case studies from those who work in the sector.

How to become an apprentice

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has a national database of apprenticeship vacancies that you can browse online. Support is available to help you through the process of finding an employer that will offer you the right opportunity within the sector. Visit http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Be-An-Apprentice.aspx for more information.

To find an employer with an Apprenticeship vacancy visit:
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Partners/Apprenticeship-vacancies.aspx

Resources available

	Skills for Care has produced an overview leaflet on apprenticeships in health and social care To order copies email: marketing@skillsforcare.org.uk
	An A2 poster for potential apprentices, aimed at those new to social care To order copies email: marketing@skillsforcare.org.uk

• View our case studies to find out why people have decided to take on an apprenticeship and the huge job satisfaction they get from working with people who use services in their own communities
• For more information on a career in social care visit our career pathways e-tool

Visit our dedicated I Care... Apprenticeships social media channels for more news, events and updates on social care apprenticeships...