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You can apply for an apprenticeship role with Somerset Care if you’re;

• aged 16 or older
• not in full-time education or on any other type of funded training
• you are a UK citizen or have lived in the UK for at least three years

There is a common misconception that you must be between the ages of 16-25 to do an apprenticeship, but apprenticeships are not age restricted as long as you are 16 years of age or older.

An apprenticeship is where you’re employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll hopefully have gained the skills and knowledge needed to either succeed in your chosen career or progress onto the next apprenticeship level. What you’ll learn depends on the role that you’re training for. However, apprentices in every role follow an approved study programme, which means you’ll gain a nationally-recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.

The current Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage is £5.28 but Somerset Care pays above this.

There are a few factors that influence how long an apprenticeship will last. Approximately 12-18 months.

An apprenticeship can be started at any time (it doesn’t have to be in September like some people think).

You will be allocated your own Apprenticeship Tutor who will take you through the delivery of your qualification. Your Manager and Mentor will support you with your training and development.

Here at Somerset Care, we offer apprenticeships across the business, in all areas. Some examples include; care, business administration, hospitality, customer service and HR.

If you are hired as an apprentice, at the end of your qualification you can apply for a permanent position.

At the end of your learning period you enter an ‘end point assessment’ stage where you will be independently assessed. You can achieve an overall grading of pass/merit/distinction.