Apprentice Residential Support Worker

Job description

START YOUR CAREER WITH DAVID LEWIS!

Health & Social Care Level 2 Apprenticeship

Earn. Learn. Make a Difference.

David Lewis, Warford, Cheshire
In partnership with Macclesfield College

Salary:£8.00 per hour during your apprenticeship, and on successful completion: Progress to a Support Worker role earning £13.46 per hour plus enhancements.

University isn't for everyone...

Neither is working in a job that means nothing.

If you're 18 or over, enjoy helping people and want a career where every day matters, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

This isn't just another apprenticeship.

It's your chance to start a career with one of the UK's leading specialist charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and complex needs.

You'll be paid from your very first day, receive expert training, gain a nationally recognised qualification and work alongside some of the very best people in social care.

And the best bit?

When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to move into a permanent Support Worker role earning £13.46 per hour.

We're not just recruiting apprentices...

We're investing in the next generation of David Lewis colleagues, specialists, managers and future leaders.

What You'll Receive

Paid employment from Day One

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

College learning through Macclesfield College

Dedicated workplace mentor

Protected study time

Practical experience supporting people every day

Fully funded qualification

Excellent employee benefits

Ongoing coaching and development

Wellbeing support

Your Apprenticeship Journey

Month 1

• Welcome to David Lewis

• Full induction

• Meet your mentor

• Begin learning alongside experienced Support Workers

Months 26

Develop the knowledge and confidence to support people with:

• Daily living

• Communication

• Independence

• Community activities

• Positive Behaviour Support

• Safeguarding

• Medication awareness

• Autism and learning disability support

Months 712

Complete your qualification, build your confidence and prepare for your End Point Assessment while becoming a valued member of your team.

What Happens Next?

Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Support Worker role.

Starting salary after completion:

£13.46 per hour

From there your career could lead to:

Senior Support Worker

Team Leader

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Nursing Associate

Registered Nurse

Social Worker

Specialist Therapy Services

Management

Who We're Looking For

We're far more interested in your values than your experience.

If you're:

?? Caring

?? Compassionate

?? Reliable

?? Positive

?? Ready to learn

?? Aged 18 or over

...we'd love to hear from you.

No previous care experience is neededwe'll teach you everything you need to know.

Why David Lewis?

Because this isn't just somewhere to work.

It's somewhere to build a career.

You'll join over 1,200 colleagues who are passionate about changing lives every single day.

Our people stay because they're supported, developed and genuinely valued.

Here, a job really can become a career.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Applications are now open.

James Entwistle
Head of Recruitment

David Lewis, Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7YD

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-08-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English