Apprentice Care & Support Assistants

If so, our Radius Academy Apprentice programme could be for you!

At Radius our ethos is that ‘Everyone has a place’, and we are committed to developing a committed and talented workforce which will enable us to build homes and communities and deliver the best possible services for our customers.

Our successes are the result of our passionate and professional teams, who embrace our vision and values, and our Apprenticeship programme represents a fantastic opportunity for talented and ambitious people to ‘learn as you earn’ whilst gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and inclusive environment, where our employees are encouraged to flourish and be the best they can be. 

Radius have partnered with various colleges in Northern Ireland, and we would like to invite applications for the following Apprenticeship role within our Care and Support team.

What does the role look like?

As an Apprentice within our team, we will provide you with a network of support, including expert supervision, and offer significant scope for professional and personal growth and development. 

As a Care & Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents are supported in all aspects their daily lives.

Working as part of a team, you will provide our residents with the highest standard of care and safeguard them from harm.

“Working in social care is not only incredibly rewarding, but also offers opportunities for personal growth, career development and a chance to build strong connections with residents and colleagues.” Graeme Beatty, Manager at Glenalina Lodge

Hours:  36 hours per week (This will be inclusive of the training programme which will take place within your workplace by a qualified trainer/assessor on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.)

The shift patterns will be: 8:00am to 8:00pm (12 hours)

Our Apprentices are truly part of the fabric of our team, and we will support you every step of the way on your Apprenticeship journey, so don’t delay apply today!

Location: roles are available across our locations in Northern Ireland

Reference:      FHA04118

Salary:            £12.61 per hour

Application closing date:  30/04/2025

To view the full job description and selection criteria please see attached. 

Fixed term until June 2027

The Association

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland.  We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

Criteria

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following:

1. Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
    
2. A willingness to enrol on a level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.  More information regarding colleges offering such courses, is available via the following links:

Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care - SERC

Level 3 Work Based Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care - SERC

Health and Social Care - Apprenticeship Level 3 - Social Care & Early Years at Newtownabbey - NRC

Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care | South West College

3. Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
    
4. Experience of working as part of a team.
    
5. Willingness to undertake training for the role.
    
6. Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role.

We will provide you with the training and support needed to excel in your role, along with development potential.

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

For further information on employee benefits go to www.radiushousing.org/careers.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same/similar vacancies which may arise. 

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.