Independence & Wellbeing Apprentice
This is a , Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Working as an Independence & Wellbeing Apprentice, you will be part of the specialist team delivering support to groups of people who have experience multi disadvantage. You will spend time working across our portfolio of services to develop an in-depth knowledge of Independence & Wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing, over time and with training and the supervision of experienced colleagues…
- Ensuring the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places
- Supporting vulnerable people within temporary accommodation, or specialised housing schemes, or in their own homes
- Develop a person centred approach and a strong ability to understand complex situations, with the knowledge base to access relevant support services.
- Develop an understanding of the ecosystem of statutory, voluntary and third party services that operate across the geographical footprint of our schemes and programmes
- Contribute to learning and development of best practice in supporting vulnerable people
- Support the continuous improvement of our services and the development of departmental strategy
- Working within the Independence and Wellbeing framework, focussing on delivering our purpose and adhering to our principles.
- Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
- Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy
- Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work
What you’ll need…
- Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference
- Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above would be beneficial
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time
- Empathy for those who have been disadvantaged and who need help and support to achieve their goals and aspirations
- Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
- Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy
What we’re looking for…
- Someone who wants to build a career with purpose
- A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude
- Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience
- A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives
What you’ll get in return…
- A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development
- Full equipment to help you perform best at your role
- Dedicated time each week for studying and learning
- Mentorship and line management from senior professionals
- A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter
- Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector
- Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities
- Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress
Key information and dates...
- This opportunity is for a 2 year fixed contract
- Advert closes - Thursday 7th August 2025
- Assessment day - Thursday 14th August 2025
- Interviews - Friday 22nd August 2025
- Start date - 2nd September 2025
The Company
Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here.
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.
The Benefits
The Benefits
Pension
WPA
The Market Place
Annual Leave
Reward & Recognition
Help with transport
For more information about our benefits and rewards, visit our careers page.
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