Residential Support Worker Apprentice
FUSION CARE GROUP LTD
OLDHAM (OL8 2LB)
Closes in 28 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
An opportunity to join Fusion Care Group as a Residential Support Worker Apprentice in Oldham. You will provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting while completing your Level 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Children, young people and families practitioner (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Shift-based rota including:
• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Weekends
• Sleep-in duties
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
- Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people
- Build positive, professional relationships with children and colleagues
- Support children with daily routines, education and structured activities
- Promote independence and life skills development
- Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support techniques
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
- Maintain accurate care records, logs and incident reports
- Contribute to care planning and review meetings
- Work as part of a team to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment
Where you'll work
7 FITTON HILL ROAD
OLDHAM
OL8 2LB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Children, young people and families practitioner (level 4)
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Training schedule
Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
Fusion Care Group provides high-quality residential care and support for children and young people. The organisation is committed to creating safe, stable and nurturing environments where young people can thrive, develop resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
With a strong focus on safeguarding, therapeutic approaches and structured support, Fusion Care Group invests in staff training and development to ensure the best possible care standards.
This apprenticeship offers a meaningful opportunity to build a long-term career in children’s residential care while working towards a Level 4 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion, opportunities may include:
- Permanent Residential Support Worker position
- Progression to Senior Residential Support Worker
- Further development into Deputy Manager or specialist practitioner roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022405.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)