Pay: £18,000–£22,000 per annum, with opportunity for overtime
Bright Futures Care — Apprenticeship Programme
Earn While You Learn. Change a Life.
At Bright Futures, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and young people to overcome adversity, develop confidence, and build successful futures.
We are offering an apprenticeship opportunity within our residential children’s homes in South-East London. This is a paid, hands-on role where you will earn while you learn, gaining practical experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification in residential childcare.
No degree is required. What matters most is your character, professionalism, emotional intelligence, commitment to safeguarding, and determination to positively impact the lives of young people.
What You Will Learn
Working in residential childcare provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in:
- Trauma-informed and therapeutic care
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Behaviour support and de-escalation
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Multi-agency working
You will work alongside experienced professionals and gain practical experience supporting young people with complex needs while developing highly transferable interpersonal skills.
What You Will Receive
- A structured apprenticeship programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification (Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare)
- Accelerated pathway into the Graduate Programme
- Hands-on experience within a residential children’s home
- Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced practitioners
- A clear pathway into permanent employment and further career development
- Opportunity for overtime
Your Future
Successful apprentices will be considered for permanent roles as residential childcare workers, with further progression opportunities into senior practitioner, team leader, deputy manager and leadership roles across the Bright Futures group.
Exceptional apprentices may also be considered for entry into the Bright Futures Leadership Academy — our flagship three-year accelerated development programme for future leaders in children’s social care.
We Are Looking For
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability
- Resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence
- Positive energy and a solution-focused mindset
- A commitment to safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Willingness to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) — no degree required
Location: South-East London
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4423200451/ or send your CV and a brief covering statement to [email protected].
Pay: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
