Apprenticeships myth busting!

Thinking about a new role at Choice Care – or maybe an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to develop your career while earning valuable qualifications, but misconceptions might be stopping some people from exploring this opportunity.

Let’s break down those myths and discover why an apprenticeship at Choice Care could be the perfect next step for you!

Myth 1: Apprenticeships are only for school leavers.

Fact: At Choice Care, apprenticeships are for everyone, no matter your age or career stage. Whether you’re new to care or an experienced colleague looking to upskill, there’s an apprenticeship to suit you:

• Level 2 (equivalent to GCSEs) – perfect for entry level roles.
• Level 3 (equivalent to A-levels) – ideal for developing your skills further.
• Level 5 (equivalent to a Foundation Degree) – designed for senior or specialist roles.

Myth 2: You can only complete a Social Care Worker apprenticeship at Choice Care

Fact: You can complete an apprenticeship that’s relevant to you and your role – whether that is a Social Care Worker course or something suited to a role in Finance or Marketing!

Myth 3: If you are already working at Choice Care, you can’t do an apprenticeship in your current role.

Fact: You absolutely can! All social care workers can enrol in relevant apprenticeships without changing their roles. Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and progress in your career while continuing in your current position. There are options available for both new and experienced colleagues to support professional growth across the business.

Myth 4: Apprenticeships take too much time.

Fact: While apprenticeships do require commitment, they’re designed to be flexible. You’ll:

• Learn on the job with support from your team and a Learning Coach.
• Have a manageable workload that fits around your current role.
• Gain knowledge and skills without needing to attend college or other external settings.

Many colleagues at Choice Care successfully balance their apprenticeship with their work and personal life.

Myth 5: Apprenticeships don’t offer real benefits.

Fact: Completing an apprenticeship at Choice Care offers many benefits, including:

• Improving your skills and knowledge.
• Opening up career progression opportunities.
• Building your confidence and boosting your CV.
• Achieving nationally recognised qualifications (equivalents to GCSE, A-level or a Foundation Degree).
• Ensuring flexible learning for a better work-life balance.

Myth 6: I’m not qualified to start an apprenticeship.

Fact: You don’t need lots of formal qualifications to begin your apprenticeship journey. What matters is having:

• A caring and passionate nature.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Myth 7: I’ll be doing this alone.

Fact: Support is always available! At Choice Care, we partner with different training providers who provide expert trainers to guide you through your learning. Plus, your colleagues and managers are there to help every step of the way.

Myth 8: There’s no point in starting now.

Fact: There’s never been a better time! We are committed to providing outstanding support and learning opportunities for our staff. By starting now, we can help you thrive in your career.

Ready to take the next step?

Take a look at our current vacancies on our careers website or get in touch with us to find out more about starting a new role at Choice Care!