Health and Housing Apprentice (3 Positions)

About Ealing Council Apprenticeships

Begin your professional journey with Ealing Council, following the path of over 320 previous apprentices who have advanced into permanent and senior roles. Our apprenticeships offer hands-on experience combined with skill, knowledge, and behavior development, fully supported throughout the program. Successful completion offers the chance to progress to higher apprenticeship levels.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must reside in the London Borough of Ealing (proof required).
• Or have attended a school or college within the London Borough of Ealing recently (verification needed).
• Or have the London Borough of Ealing as their Corporate Parent (care leavers).
• Must be 18 years or older, unless otherwise stated.
• Year 11 students cannot start until August.
• Applicants must possess a British or European passport or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.
• Cannot apply if already holding similar or higher qualifications in the same occupational area or if previously completed an apprenticeship with Ealing Council.
• Must declare any spent or unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; suitability will be assessed per service area.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive salary exceeding the London Real Living Wage.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Guaranteed six hours of paid study time weekly.
• Continual support throughout the apprenticeship.

Role Details

The Health & Housing Apprenticeship is an 18-month full-time program at Level 4 in Housing Regulatory Compliance. Successful apprentices are expected to complete the program within the set timeframe and may progress within the service upon passing.

Application & Selection Process

The selection involves four stages: submitting a CV with postcode and age, a supporting statement explaining your interest, motivation for public service, and contribution to local communities. Shortlisted candidates attend an Assessment Screening Centre, followed by optional interview preparation and final interviews with practical assessments. Offers are conditional on successful pre-employment checks.

Additional Notes

Applicants holding qualifications at Level 3, Level 4, degree, or above may undergo an extra suitability evaluation to confirm the apprenticeship offers substantial new learning.

If reasonable adjustments are needed or if disclosure of convictions is required, please include this within the application email.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 July at 11:59 pm. The Assessment Screening Centre is scheduled for Wednesday 29 July, followed by interviews starting Monday 3 August.

Contact

For questions or to apply, email careers@ealing.gov.uk with the subject line: Apprenticeship application.