Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner
Support colleagues in carrying out their statutory duties, whilst acquiring and applying the technical expertise and developing personal competency to perform the same duties across a range of Environmental Health functions
Develop knowledge of legislation, codes of practice, procedures and guidance, departmental policies and technical and professional practice, relevant and appropriate to the role
Develop the skills and knowledge to conduct basic investigations, inspections and interventions across a range of Environmental Health functions, producing written reports, recording actions, preparing witness statements and progressing formal enforcement as directed and in so far as authorised to do so
Develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare and provide advice and assistance to businesses and residents in response to service requests as directed and in so far as authorised to do so
Participate in and make an active contribution to projects and operations as directed and in so far as authorised to do so
Develop and maintain effective collaborative working with team members, other colleagues, external agencies and partners, delivering high standards and high quality of services to all stakeholders
Establish and maintain records, including the use of standard and bespoke computer systems, in an accurate and timely manner
Work flexibly as directed across a range of Environmental Health functions within legal qualification and authorisation parameters, including outside of typical office hours as needed, for example, early morning, evening and weekend working on some occasions
To drive in the course of daily duties, ensuing suitable and sufficient personal insurance is maintained, business mileage is recorded and sharing the responsibility for the cleanliness and condition of any fleet vehicles used
To respect confidentiality and privacy for information held at all times and be responsible for the safe custody of council issued equipment, samples, evidence and exhibits, reporting any issues to a senior officer as soon as possible
Observe and adhere to the Council’s Health and Safety Policy, working procedures, practices and guidelines as directed, whilst maintaining personal safety and that of colleagues, including the appropriate use of PPE as required, reporting any issues to a senior officer as soon as possible
To complete on and off the job training in line with the required standard and attend training days as directed with the ability to travel to college/training provider location as required
To complete all coursework by target dates and attend training activities as required
To work with an assessor and workplace mentor to create a work-based portfolio of evidence
To undertake statutory & mandatory training as required
To complete Functional Skills in numeracy and literacy if required as part of the apprenticeship unless exempt from this requirement
To put the knowledge and skills gained whilst training into practice within the workplace
Any other duties appropriate to the post
Training:
Environmental Health Practitioner (integrated degree) Level 6.
Training Outcome:
Environmental Health Practitioner.
Employer Description:
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
Working Hours :
As per service requirements (shifts TBC)
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working