Environmental Health Apprentice - Fixed Term 4 Years

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual seeking a career as an Environmental Health Practitioner, with a specialist interest in Housing., The successful candidate will be expected to register for the Environmental Health Practitioner BSc Apprenticeship. This is a four year course, leading to a degree-level qualification and includes the main subject areas for a career in local government, together with the links to the wider public health elements.

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the university degree programme, the course requires 80 UCAS points for acceptance. Support will be provided with the application.

More details are available here: Environmental Health Practitioner BSc (Hons) (Degree Apprenticeship) - University Centre Weston (ucw.ac.uk)

The position will be located within the Private Sector Housing Teams, and time shared across the housing disciplines. The teams deal with a wide range of duties including the delivery of disabled facilities grants, empty property work, licensing of houses in multiple occupation and caravan sites and improving housing conditions. Your role will involve assisting team members on inspections along with project work.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role., To be successful you will have:

• Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths GCSE (or other Level 2 equivalent)


• 80 UCAS points (typically at least grades CCC at a Level or Level 3 equivalent) with a minimum of one science or technology-based


• Able to cope with the academic demands of studying for a degree whilst working four days each week to develop practical skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Self-motivated with effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including the ability to prioritise and work methodically and accurately.


• Collaborative approach, capable of influencing and being assertive in appropriate situations


• Work well within a team
  
  Our vision


Our council vision is 'an open, fairer, greener North Somerset' and we have three key priorities:

• A thriving and sustainable place


• A council which empowers and cares about people


• An open and enabling organisation.


Our values

Our organisational values are important. They help guide us in how we work and provide services for our residents. Our people produced our values in collaboration with elected members. They provide a strong ethos and help us to deliver our ambitious agenda, working in partnership across the council and beyond:

• We act with integrity


• We respect each other


• We innovate


• We care


• We collaborate.
  
  A competitive salary,


• Family leave options,


• A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection,


• Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential,


• Generous leave entitlement 25 days, (rising to 30 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days,


• Discounts on shopping, days out, travel and gym memberships,


• Agile and flexible working arrangements to help you enjoy a healthy work-life balance,


• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.