Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage – 1st Year of Apprenticeship £7.55 per hourLocation: Barrow/Penrith/KendalContract Type: Fixed TermExpected Start Date: September 2025Interview Date: 22nd April to 9th May
About this opportunity
Are you looking for an opportunity where you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, whilst benefitting from, on the job, work experience? Then an apprenticeship with Westmorland and Furness Council could be for you!
This apprenticeship would be based within the Continuous Improvement Team which sits within the Quality, Resources and Transformation Service area of Adult Social Care.
As a team we work with a range of stakeholders internal and external to the council on the delivery of the Promoting Independence and Wellbeing Programme which is one of the council’s key change delivery programmes. It also supports the Senior Leadership Team with identifying, planning and delivering areas for continuous improvement to ensure that we deliver high quality services which align to the council’s operating model. This role gives an exciting opportunity to build knowledge and understanding of the complex and diverse health and social care system. You will be part of a supportive team and service who put the wellbeing and safety of residents and communities of Westmorland and Furness at the heart of what we do.
As an Associate Project Manager with Westmorland and Furness Council, you will benefit from high-quality training and development opportunities, personalised support from managers and mentors, and the chance to work alongside skilled and experienced staff. This hands-on experience will allow you to gain valuable job-specific knowledge and transferable skills, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of English, Maths, and ICT, and a strong willingness to learn and grow. This should Include a Minimum of 3 x A Levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications) and 5 x GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language.
You should be a team player with excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a positive, flexible attitude. If you’re eager to develop new skills and take responsibility while working in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life as an apprentice at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site - Apprenticeships | Careers.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachment:
If you have any queries about this role, would like an informal chat about this opportunity, or need any support with your application, then please contact our apprenticeship team on 01539 713434 or at apprentice@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Sunday 16th March
Interview Date: 22nd April to 9th May
We are currently operating face to face interviews. Location of interview will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
