Creative Health Apprentice

Ealing Council Apprenticeship Opportunities

£28,196.21

Start Your Career with Ealing Council!

Have you considered becoming Ealing Council's next apprentice and following in the footsteps of over 320 apprentices who have come before you? Many have gone on to secure permanent roles and progress into senior positions across the Council.

An apprenticeship is a great way to develop new skills, knowledge and behaviours while gaining practical, on-the-job experience. As an apprentice at Ealing Council, you will receive full support throughout your programme, with the opportunity to progress to the next level upon successful completion*.

Are You Eligible?

To apply, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• You are a resident of the London Borough of Ealing (proof of residency will be required).

• You attended a school in the London Borough of Ealing or obtained valid GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) from an Ealing school within the last three years (evidence will be required).

• You attended a college in the London Borough of Ealing (college attendance will be verified).

• The London Borough of Ealing is your Corporate Parent (Care Leavers).

• You must be aged 18 or over, unless otherwise stated in the role profile.

• You must hold a British or European passport or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

• You cannot undertake an apprenticeship in the same occupational area if you already hold an equivalent or higher-level apprenticeship in that subject.

• You cannot apply if you have previously completed an apprenticeship with Ealing Council.

• Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, you must declare any spent or unspent convictions. Some service areas may be unable to consider applications where cautions or convictions have been disclosed; however, many apprenticeship placements can still be considered where declarations are made.

As an apprentice, you will receive:

• A competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Guaranteed six hours of study time during your working week.

• Ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship programme.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking applicants who are interested in working in the public sector and making a positive difference to the lives of residents within a diverse community.

To successfully secure an apprenticeship with Ealing Council, candidates will need to progress through four competitive stages, followed by pre-employment and reference checks.

Stage One

How to Apply:

Please refer to the role profile for full details and submit:

• Your CV, which must include your postcode and age.

• A supporting statement:

Your supporting statement should explain:

• Why you are interested in the apprenticeship.

• Why you want to work in public service.

• Your interest in arts, culture and heritage, and its capacity to empower communities and improve wellbeing.

We recommend keeping supporting statements to no more than 750 words, covering all three points above.

Attach your CV and supporting statement and email to: careers@ealing.gov.uk

Subject Line: Creative Health Apprenticeship application

Current Vacancy:

• Creative Health Apprentice.

The apprenticeship will be a Business Administration Level 3 standard.

Please note:

Whilst applications from candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be accepted, applicants who already hold a Level 3, Level 4, degree-level or higher qualification may be subject to an additional suitability assessment. This is to ensure that the apprenticeship will provide significant new learning, skills and knowledge beyond their existing qualifications and experience.

Key Dates:

Closing Date for Applications:

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:59pm

Stage two:

If you are short listed then you will be invited by email to attend our mandatory, Assessment Screening centre (ASC): On Friday 27 November 2026, 9.30am for registration at Ealing council for a 10am start, with a finish time of 12.30pm.

If you are shortlisted from ASC, you will be notified by email on Monday 30 November 2026

Stage three:

Interviews and Practical Assessment:

Interviews from Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Stage four:

Offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks and confirmation of a start date.

Important:

If you require any reasonable adjustments (for example, due to a disability), or if you need to disclose spent or unspent convictions, please include this information within your application email.

If you have any questions, please contact the Apprenticeship Team at careers@ealing.gov.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:59pm

• Creative Health and Wellbeing Apprentice - Level 3 Business Admin.pdf