Apprentice Social Worker - Adults
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,024 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Warrington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 643 |
Summary
About us
Warrington Borough Council Adult Social Care are working in partnership across the town to shape a health and social care system to be proud of, one that’s fit for the future and built to last.
We require the very best social work professionals on board with a strengths-based approach to the delivery of high-quality care and support. Our social workers make a huge difference day in, day out, and our organisation is playing a leading role in efforts to deliver the truly joined up health and social care services the people of Warrington need and deserve.
Team members have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge around a wide range of issues including Care Act Assessments, Court of Protection, Safeguarding enquiries, Continuing Health Care, Risk Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions. You will work within the legislation of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act in order to deliver personalised assessment, support planning and reviews following a strengths-based approach. This will include working with partner agencies and ensuring holistic outcomes. As a valued member of the team you will be fully supported with your individual case management caseload.
This is what adult social care staff have said about us in recent surveys:
“The team and peer support is second to none”
“At WBC we care about our service users and each other”
The role
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people who can commit to work and train as apprentice social workers, starting in September 2026. These roles will be full-time (37 hours a week) with opportunities in our assessment and care management teams. You will undertake the taught element of your degree apprenticeship with the University of Lancashire, with a combination of online and in-person learning.
What's needed?
You will already have significant experience in social care, or a related field. You will be skilled in building relationships with adults of all ages who have care and support needs, and their carers.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work in a way that supports people to identify what is working for them and to use their strengths and assets. You will have the aptitude to develop skills in assessing needs and risks, as well as planning to achieve the person’s agreed outcomes. You will be able to work flexibly and effectively with a range of statutory and community organisations. You will also have good time management and organisational skills.
What we will offer you
A supportive workplace for you to grow and develop your career
A team environment focused on making a difference and working hard to enable people to live their lives as independently as possible
A funded place on the 3-year social work degree apprenticeship programme, or the 2-year social work apprentice Masters degree both starting in September 2026.
A permanent role, subject to your successful completion of the apprenticeship
A full induction and introduction to your role
Excellent training and development opportunities
Regular monthly reflective supervision
Support and guidance from a work-based mentor
Access to benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme, subsidised parking, an essential car user allowance and mileage package, support to save money; stay healthy; progress in your career; travel affordably to work; and ensure a work-life balance, through the Warrington rewards scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Service, agile working opportunities
Key dates and further information
Apprenticeship enquiries - Professional and Workforce Development Team, at professionalandworkforcedevelopment@warrington.gov.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
Interview dates - anticipated to take place in person on 19 June 2026.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
DBS clearance is required.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
Warrington Borough Council Adult Social Care are working in partnership across the town to shape a health and social care system to be proud of, one that’s fit for the future and built to last.
We require the very best social work professionals on board with a strengths-based approach to the delivery of high-quality care and support. Our social workers make a huge difference day in, day out, and our organisation is playing a leading role in efforts to deliver the truly joined up health and social care services the people of Warrington need and deserve.
Team members have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge around a wide range of issues including Care Act Assessments, Court of Protection, Safeguarding enquiries, Continuing Health Care, Risk Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions. You will work within the legislation of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act in order to deliver personalised assessment, support planning and reviews following a strengths-based approach. This will include working with partner agencies and ensuring holistic outcomes. As a valued member of the team you will be fully supported with your individual case management caseload.
This is what adult social care staff have said about us in recent surveys:
“The team and peer support is second to none”
“At WBC we care about our service users and each other”
The role
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people who can commit to work and train as apprentice social workers, starting in September 2026. These roles will be full-time (37 hours a week) with opportunities in our assessment and care management teams. You will undertake the taught element of your degree apprenticeship with the University of Lancashire, with a combination of online and in-person learning.
What's needed?
You will already have significant experience in social care, or a related field. You will be skilled in building relationships with adults of all ages who have care and support needs, and their carers.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work in a way that supports people to identify what is working for them and to use their strengths and assets. You will have the aptitude to develop skills in assessing needs and risks, as well as planning to achieve the person’s agreed outcomes. You will be able to work flexibly and effectively with a range of statutory and community organisations. You will also have good time management and organisational skills.
What we will offer you
A supportive workplace for you to grow and develop your career
A team environment focused on making a difference and working hard to enable people to live their lives as independently as possible
A funded place on the 3-year social work degree apprenticeship programme, or the 2-year social work apprentice Masters degree both starting in September 2026.
A permanent role, subject to your successful completion of the apprenticeship
A full induction and introduction to your role
Excellent training and development opportunities
Regular monthly reflective supervision
Support and guidance from a work-based mentor
Access to benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme, subsidised parking, an essential car user allowance and mileage package, support to save money; stay healthy; progress in your career; travel affordably to work; and ensure a work-life balance, through the Warrington rewards scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Service, agile working opportunities
Key dates and further information
Apprenticeship enquiries - Professional and Workforce Development Team, at professionalandworkforcedevelopment@warrington.gov.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
Interview dates - anticipated to take place in person on 19 June 2026.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
DBS clearance is required.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.