Apprenticeships

Working as a Sanctuary apprentice, you will not only be paid a salary but we will also fund your qualification. The emphasis is on learning through practical experience, with the majority of your time spent in the workplace. The rest of your time will be spent at college working towards your chosen qualification.

As we continue to add to our programmes, we're confident we can offer something for everyone, whatever your interests and whatever your background.

We value diversity and want to engage with the widest possible pool of talent. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident employer scheme. We particularly encourage applications from people who are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, or disabled.

How does an organisation benefit from apprenticeships?

Hear from Ben Sheehan, Worcestershire Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2021 and Michelle Wood, Group Head of L&D about how apprenticeships can have an impact on an individual and an organisation.

The recruitment process

Below is our apprenticeship recruitment process of what you'll need to do and what you can expect from us:

Find an apprenticeship that's right for you on our Careers website.
You'll need to register to create a candidate profile and upload your CV and cover letter, in which you should express why you are interested in the opportunity.
Your application will be passed to our relevant training provider partner, who will confirm that you're eligible to undertake an Apprenticeship Programme.
The training provider might then invite you to meet with them and you are often required to do some assessments at this stage. We work in partnership with a variety of training providers across our different Apprenticeship Schemes, and they will work with you throughout your apprenticeship providing classroom and vocational training.
If you are eligible to complete an Apprenticeship, your application will be shortlisted by Sanctuary hiring managers and successful candidates will be invited to interview.
We will then let you know if you have been successful at interview, and if so, you will be registered as a learner with the training provider and sent a contract of employment from Sanctuary.
Your exciting new career as an apprentice at Sanctuary can then begin!

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Find Apprenticeship opportunities at Sanctuary

Register your interest

If we do not have any suitable vacancies, you can register your interest in a particular apprenticeship

Frequently asked questions

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What schemes would fit my career choice?

I want to work in Business and Administration: Business and Administration is fundamental to the success of every organisation. It helps to keep things running smoothly and efficiently, which in turn helps to keep costs down and surplus up. In an organisation like Sanctuary, that couldn't be more important - the more surplus we make, the more we can help people and communities. So if you're looking to make a real difference, our Business and Administration Apprenticeship Scheme could be for you.

I want to go into a Trade (plumbing, carpentry etc): We have around 125,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland that come in all shapes and sizes. They're all maintained at a high standard thanks to the work of our skilled teams. So if you're looking to learn a trade, our Maintenance Operations Apprenticeship Scheme will give you the chance to get a taste of a few of those different areas before deciding on where you want to specialise.

I want to go into Care work: As one of the UK's leading care providers we own and operate over 110 care homes. And as well as delivering a wide range of high-quality specialist services at each of those locations, we also provide care to people in their own homes at our extra care schemes. So our Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Scheme is a great way to develop a real breadth of experience, with full support from qualified professionals.

I want to work in Horticulture: Giving people a sense of pride in their surroundings is the key to improving their quality of life. At Sanctuary, that's one of our aims and to us, it goes beyond bricks and mortar. It means transforming whole areas, landscaping sites, creating pleasing green spaces, parks and gardens. Our Horticulture Apprenticeship Scheme will give you the opportunity to get your hands dirty and make a real difference.

I want to work in Accountancy and Finance: With a multi-million pound turnover, finance plays an important role in making the business function effectively. So if you’re looking to develop an understanding of how money can be used to make a difference, our Accountancy and Finance Apprenticeship Scheme can give you a good start.

I want to work in IT: There aren't many businesses that don't depend on IT. At Sanctuary it's true to say that it underpins everything we do, from running the payroll for over 14,000 employees to successfully managing and reporting on multi-million pound capital projects. So if you're looking to develop an understanding of a wide range of IT areas, our IT Apprenticeship Scheme will give you a head start.