Peer Worker Apprentice

We are the local authority for Plymouth, providing services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors. We employ over 2500 members of staff in a wide range of occupations including health consultant, park ranger, children’s social worker, refuse driver, registrar, housing delivery officer and customer support assistants. Plymouth City Council is a Disability Confident Leader and equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any of the protected characteristics. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Core hours are between Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and you will receive allocated and protected study time each week. 37 hours a week1 year 3 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Adults and Child Barred List, We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience, including current or former Connect to Work participants, as we recognise the unique value that personal experience can bring to this role

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills

Other requirements

• The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Adults and Child Barred List
• We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience, including current or former Connect to Work participants, as we recognise the unique value that personal experience can bring to this role

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress to a higher level or apply for a permanent role in the council if one is available and suitable at the end of your learning.