Apprentice Residential Support Worker
David Lewis
Wilmslow · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£8 an hour
Job type
permanent
Location
Wilmslow, England
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
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£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
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