Apprenticeship - Wellbeing; Community sport and health - L3-CMB

Salary

From September 2026 - £8.00 per hour – Apprenticeship Wage - during first 12 months.
If 19 years old or over, after 12 months your salary will increase to minimum wage for your age

37 hours per week

Carlisle

Apprenticeship

From September 2026 onwards

16 months

9th March

30th March – 20th April 2026

Are you passionate about helping people become more active, confident, and connected through sport and wellbeing activities? Our Active Wellbeing (Community Sport & Health) Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your local community.

As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of inclusive sport, fitness, and health programmes, working with people of all ages and abilities. You’ll help run community events, encourage healthy lifestyles, and learn how to engage participants in fun, safe, and motivating physical activity sessions.

This hands‑on role is perfect for someone who enjoys being active, working with people, and promoting wellbeing. You’ll gain practical experience, a recognised qualification, and the skills to build a rewarding career in sport, health, and community development.

Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well‑being and prosperity of our residents.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

• Please complete the online application form and read all the Supporting Information including the Apprenticeship Description carefully to help you complete your application.
• Ensure you have answered the three questions telling us why you’re interested and how you have or would develop the essential skills, qualities and behaviours and give examples. Please remember to indicate which apprenticeship you are applying for – it could be both!
• List all your qualifications, including any predicted exam grades.
• If you have any additional information you’d like to provide to support your application, for example a copy of your CV or a covering letter, please upload it with your application form.

Training providers will carry out eligibility checks. Some of the details you have included in your application form i.e. name; date of birth; home address; email address; telephone/mobile number and qualifications will be shared with commissioned apprenticeship training providers for the purpose of the recruitment, training and management of the apprenticeship programme.

Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on  Adjustments are not always guaranteed although we will endeavour to make adjustments that are reasonable to accommodate your needs.

Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment. At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well‑being being integral to everything we do.

At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.

We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members to fulfil your potential and advance your career. Our comprehensive career development and training offer emphasises continuous learning as a cornerstone for achieving both individual and organisational goals.

Apprenticeship Standard:
Community health and wellbeing worker / Skills England