Peer Worker Apprentice (Connect to Work)

Peer Worker Apprentice (Connect to Work)

NVQ Level 3

15 month Apprenticeship

Training Provider: Oncourse Southwest

**Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

This exciting apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for people who have personal experience of overcoming barriers, using support services, or navigating challenges related to health, wellbeing, employment, or multiple disadvantage, and who want to use that experience to support others.

Working alongside our Employment Specialists and wider Connect to Work team, you'll provide peer support, encouragement and practical guidance to participants, helping them build confidence, develop skills, move towards employment, and achieve their own aspirations. Through sharing your experiences, promoting self-advocacy, and building trusted relationships, you'll help create positive change in people's lives.

Apprentices will start in October 2026 and will complete a fully funded apprenticeship programme delivered by On Course South West, gaining valuable skills, experience and a recognised qualification while working within a supportive and ambitious team.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience, including current or former Connect to Work participants, as we recognise the unique value that personal experience can bring to this role.

Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city and a great place to begin a career that truly makes a difference. If you would like to find out more, you're welcome to have an informal conversation with existing apprentices or the Connect to Work Delivery Manager.

The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Adults and Child Barred List.

Funding & Assessments: Please be aware that if you are successful in your application you will be required to sit a functional skills assessment with the apprenticeship training provider. Your current and previous qualifications will also be checked to ensure that you are eligible for course funding.

The training provider for this vacancy is Oncourse Southwest .

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact David Wales on David.Wales@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 08 October 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.