We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Health Service as a Level 6 Public Health Practitioner (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship – Best Start in Life.
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Do you want to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of your community?
Are you passionate about Public Health issues and enjoy working collaboratively?
If so, this Level 6 Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This unique apprenticeship programme combines on-the-job training with academic study, leading to an (Honours) degree in Public Health and preparing you for a rewarding career as a qualified Public Health Practitioner (PHP) and beyond. As a Level 6 Public Health Practitioner in-work apprentice, you will gain valuable experience working alongside qualified professionals in a fast-paced Public Health environment across South Tees. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks and projects, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the field, whilst study towards a degree in Public Health.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person who will play a key part in supporting a range of work programmes in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland, with a focus on the Best Start in Life portfolio in the Children and Young People team. The role will involve working across a diverse range of Public Health priorities including, oral health, healthy start scheme, healthy weight and infant feeding. Working as part of a small team, you must be able to demonstrate good planning and organisation, with excellent communication and teamwork skills and a can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and flexibly to meet the needs of Public Health South Tees.
The post holder’s workplace will be in central Middlesbrough, but opportunities may arise to work from other council buildings and occasional working from home (subject to business need).
Please note, this is a fixed term role until 30.06.2028.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
For a further informal discussion please contact: Mrs. Anne Rose – Health Improvement Specialist for Public Health South Tees on 01642 727457 /
Interviews will be taking place on, Monday 28th July 2025 at The Live Well Centre.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.