Public Health Apprentice Level 6
Derby City Council · Derby, DE1 2FS
Public health practitioner - integrated degree (level 6)
If you’re interested in playing a part in improving the health and wellbeing of local communities whilst gaining qualifications to support the development of your public health career, then this is the role for you.
The work
During the apprenticeship, you will work in the Public Health team and the Neighbourhoods team. You will gain working experience of a range of Public Health functions, such as prevention of ill health, health protection and health improvement, whilst also working with:
- Neighbourhood Managers and Neighbourhood Officers
- Local Area Coordinators
- Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence team supporting neighbourhood profiles.
You will support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication and engagement approaches to public health services, projects and programmes. Good communication, understanding data and the ability to engage with communities will be important skills to help achieve this. Across the three years in the Public Health team, the candidate will be supported to meet the learning objectives required for the apprenticeship.
Training
Training will be a blended with a combination of weekly workplace learning, online or on campus attendance with/at Coventry University.
Training provider: CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED
What you come out with
Upon successful completion may lead to a permanent role, subject to available role at the time.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- passionate
- Community Support
- Independent working
- Self motivation
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English C/4
- Desired · GCSE Mathematics C/4
- Essential · A Level Any (except General Studies) C/4
Pay extras and benefits
Derby City Council delivers 250+ services that support residents, communities and businesses, guided by a vision for an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City.
Our values shape everything we do: Great People, One Team, Bold, Strong and We Care. Join a supportive and inclusive organisation offering excellent benefits, flexible working, career development, wellbeing support and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to Derby and its communities.
£26,427 a year
The employer
We encourage applications from residents of Derby City and those who have lived experience or understanding of the needs of underserved communities. Please note that application numbers will be capped and if this is reached the applications will close.
If you have questions about the role we are offering 5 minute online conversations, if you would like to do this please email Marie.Cowie@derby.gov.uk for a booking link.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Workplace
- The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2FS