Apprentice Support Officer

Apprentice Support Officer London Living Wage £14.80 per hour (£27,782 per annum) Newham is a young, vibrant and ambitious borough and we are at the forefront of significant challenges. By focusing on building resilience, we are tackling deprivation and creating a more prosperous future for our residents. The borough aims to transform the lives of people in Newham and make it a place where people choose to live, work and stay. The London borough of Newham is working to ensure Newham is a place where there is greater investment in public spaces, more opportunities for younger people, more jobs and a decrease in benefit dependency, quality housing for residents, a greater choice when accessing council services and high-quality health care delivered around individual needs. Newham has many ambitious and interesting times ahead and we would love you to share these times with us as an apprentice seeking a new challenge. Apprentice Support Officer London Living Wage £14.80 per hour (£27,782 per annum) The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, or you are returning to work after a career break, or you are looking for a change in career direction. Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt. DETAILS OF JOB As an apprentice at Newham you will receive: Quality training, to include up to one day a week formal training Two years fixed-term contract with Newham Council Line management and colleague support Access to a mentor Being part of an apprenticeship network Additional training opportunities Support to enhance your CV and interview skills Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days that are taken between 26 th December and 3 rd January. All employees receive 8 public holidays per year. 36 hour working week. Applications are welcomed only from Newham residents (E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 and E20) with a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills. You will be able to demonstrate the following: Good communication skills Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative. A commitment to deliver high-quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues. Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets. Reliability and punctuality Good ICT skills A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme. Basic level of work experience Please view JD here closing date: 22nd October 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information wil