Apprentice Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (Level 3)

15 Months fixed term Apprenticeship to gain a recognised Level 3 qualification as a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker.

Apprenticeship Rates:

• Under 18 years - £16,012 per annum
• 18-20 years - £21,510 per annum
• 21+ years - £24,520 per annum

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for an Apprentice Community Health and Wellbeing Worker for the Student Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team. As an Apprentice Community Health and Wellbeing Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students to lead healthier, happier lives. Taking a person‑centred approach, you will provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help students improve their emotional and physical wellbeing. From promoting healthy choices to empowering students with confidence and skills to overcome challenges, you will be part of a team passionate about making a positive difference every day.

What You Will Do:

• Support the delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives, projects, and events that promote positive physical and emotional wellbeing for students.
• Provide information, advice, and one‑to‑one or group support, helping students access the right services and make informed, healthy choices.
• Assist with managing wellbeing referrals and waiting lists, ensuring students receive timely and effective support.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate workshops, campaigns, and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and improve student wellbeing.
• Build knowledge of local support services, monitor the impact of interventions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of wellbeing provision.

About You:

• Interest in promoting health and wellbeing, with experience supporting or mentoring individuals in a community, education, or similar setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, show empathy, and engage people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, with experience maintaining accurate records and planning or delivering workshops, activities, or awareness campaigns.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, use initiative, manage priorities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A collaborative approach, with a passion for working with colleagues, communities, and partner organisations to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Ideally hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not already achieved, these will be completed as part of the apprenticeship.

Please ensure your personal statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the job description.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions
• CPD Opportunities Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

About Us:

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

SAFeguarding:

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.