Fancy joining a L’Arche Community as an Apprentice?

This is your chance to make a real difference and help support, befriend and share life with people in one of the most marginalised groups in our society.  As an Apprentice in a L’Arche Community, you’ll not only learn transferable skills and gain a valuable Health and Social Care qualification (Adult Care) – you'll also be given space to reflect, grow and transform your whole life. 

What's involved?  

As  an Assistant in a  L’Arche  Community, you will be supporting people with learning disabilities. Along with other assistants, you will most support a small number of people with learning disabilities in their home. Your training will be monitored by a local training provider, but the vast majority of learning will take place on site.

Apprentices at L’Arche will engage with community members with holistic support. This means undergoing specialist training, as well as developing mutual relationships with people with learning disabilities.

Being  part of the  L’Arche  family involves some hard work and resilience, as well as lots of joy, fun and laughter.  But why take our word for it? Watch some of our assistants talk about their role and why they love working for L'Arche.

More assistants' stories

Who can apply?

To become an Apprentice at L’Arche, you must be 18 years old at the time of joining, and have the right to work in the UK.

You don’t need previous experience in a care setting to apply to L’Arche – we just ask that you are friendly, inquisitive, empathetic and committed. The rest we’ll train you on.

Ready to find out more?

Click here to find a detailed description of the Apprenticeship role, and to find out more about what goes on at our amazing L’Arche Communities.

Ready to apply?

Click here to find our Application Form.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have questions or would like to know more. Reach us at [email protected]