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Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn and build your career with Barking and Dagenham.
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Start, grow or change your career with an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills and achieve recognised qualifications while earning a salary.
Apprenticeship opportunities can support a range of occupational routes across the Council, depending on current vacancies and service needs. This means the types of roles available will vary throughout the year.
Examples of areas where opportunities may be available include:
- Business, administration and customer service
- Finance, procurement and commercial services
- Data, digital and technology
- People, legal and professional
- Education, early years and communication services
- Housing, property and environmental services
Who can apply?
To apply for a Council apprenticeship, you must meet the national apprenticeship funding rules, live in Barking and Dagenham, and meet any requirements set out in the individual vacancy advert.
Typically, applicants must:
- have the right to work in the UK
- meet the residency requirements for apprenticeships in England
- be able to complete required training alongside the role
- live in Barking and Dagenham – Council apprenticeships are open to borough residents only
Eligibility requirements can vary depending on your individual circumstances, so please check the details on the job advert carefully before applying.
Care leavers from Barking and Dagenham will be guaranteed an interview if their application shows they meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
For further information about apprenticeship eligibility, please refer to the guidance provided within the vacancy advertisement and national apprenticeship funding rules.
Routes in Social Work
If you are interested in a career in social work, the Council typically offers the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship to existing staff where this meets service needs and eligibility requirements.
A good first step is to look for entry roles that can help you build relevant experience in care, family support, assessment, safeguarding or community-based services. Roles to consider include:
- Care Assistant
- Frontline Officer
- Family Contact / Support Worker
- Referral Officer
- Social Care Navigator
You can sign up for job alerts on our vacancies page to be notified when suitable Council roles become available.
Need help finding an apprenticeship?
Our employment and skills service, B&D Works, can support you to:
- Explore apprenticeship and career options
- Create or improve your CV
- Complete job applications
- Prepare for interviews
- Access local employment and training opportunities
- Receive advice on moving into work
Register with B&D Works to access free support and be notified of suitable opportunities.
Register with Barking and Dagenham Works
Join our Talent Pool
If you live in Barking and Dagenham and are interested in future opportunities with the Council, you can register your interest in our Talent Pool.
By joining, you'll receive updates when opportunities become available in areas that interest you, including:
- Apprenticeships
- Work Experience
- Impact Graduate Programme
Registering your interest helps you stay connected and hear about opportunities as they become available.
Other local apprenticeships
If you do not live in Barking and Dagenham, or you are interested in apprenticeships offered by other employers, you can search for opportunities through national apprenticeship services.
You may find the following websites useful: