Residential Child & Young People Support Worker Apprenticeship - London
REAMCARE LTD
London, Surbiton
Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
Posted on 16 March 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a new apprentice to join our Ofsted Outstanding team. Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people’s futures? At Reamcare we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others.
- Wage
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£24,862.50 a year
- Training course
- Children, young people and families practitioner (level 4)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed. 7.00am - 3.00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm (includes weekends and evenings).
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 17 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Raynes Park, SW London. This is an excellent opportunity to work flexible hours and to gain experience of working with children and young people with special needs in a caring environment.
Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the children's physical, behavioural, and emotional needs.
Supporting young people to do their favourite things and try new activities at home and outdoor activities.
Providing high quality care to young people.
This apprenticeship will offer great experience for working in residential care with children with autism and learning disabilities. The home is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and we have a great team to support the apprentices.
Responsibilities: Support Worker
- Providing quality and consistent care to help meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of residents
- Provide personal care for the young people
- Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities, both at home and outdoors
- Promoting the safety, welfare, and protection of the children and young people we care for at all times
- Complete all training required
- Act as a positive role model for children, young people and other staff in the home
Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
- Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
- Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
- Generous loyalty bonus scheme
- Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
- Fully-funded specialist in-house training
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 218 Grand Drive, London, SW20 9NB
- 2 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT5 8RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Children, young people and families practitioner (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective.
Upon completion of this 24 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential) Level 4 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
We are looking for a new apprentice to join our Ofsted Outstanding team. Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people’s futures? At Reamcare we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others. The Lighthouse Children's Homes provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and are based in Raynes Park and Surbiton, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome a new apprentice to our tight-knit team.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020692.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
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