Data & Insights Apprentice - Adult Social Care

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Data and Insights Apprentice

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data and Insights Apprentice to join us on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract.

As a Data and Insights Apprentice, you'll complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience in Adult Social Care.

You'll help collect, analyse and present data that supports better decision-making across the service. This includes producing accurate performance reports, identifying trends and sharing insights that help teams improve outcomes for residents.

You'll also research and report on changes in Adult Social Care policy, helping the service stay informed and respond to new developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, that currently scores as one of the highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. We were also ranked the 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support #SocialCareFuture, a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most

This is a great opportunity to build valuable skills, gain practical experience and make a real difference from day one!

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline 7 days per week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key responsibilities:

• Complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, attending learning sessions, completing assessments and using your new skills in your day-to-day work.
• With support from the Performance Analyst Lead, help respond to requests for data and information. This could include meeting with managers to understand what they need, gathering and analysing data, and presenting your findings in a clear and useful way.
• Help collect and report on internal, regional and national Adult Social Care performance measures. Support investigations into performance trends and help identify the reasons behind changes in the data.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards to help managers and teams understand performance and make informed decisions.
• Keep up to date with changes in Adult Social Care policy and use your research to create a monthly policy bulletin, helping colleagues stay informed about developments that affect the service.

Candidate requirements:

For the role:

• Interest in data demonstrated through education, work experience, volunteering or personal projects
• High level of numeracy with strong competence in descriptive analysis. Ability to interpret and explain statistical findings, including identifying trends and anomalies.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in a non-technical way to customers
• Ability to follow processes accurately and pay attention to detail to identify potential errors
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and understand new information

For the apprenticeship:

• You must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• If you’re from the EU/EEA, you need pre-settled or settled status; if you’re a non-UK national, you must have a valid visa that covers the full apprenticeship duration.
• Applicants should not already possess the full knowledge, skills and behaviours covered by a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0118-v1-1

About Wokingham Borough

Wokingham Borough sits in the heart of Berkshire and has excellent transport links to Reading and London. It includes a historic market town, welcoming villages and miles of beautiful countryside.

We have high‑performing schools, thriving businesses and a strong sense of community. With good public facilities, a growing local economy and low crime rates, it’s a great place to live and work. We’re also committed to becoming a Marmot Borough, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities across our diverse community.

If you’d like to apply, click the link below.
For an informal chat, please contact Jo Taplin, Performance Analyst Lead - jo.taplin@wokingham.gov.uk and Nick Hammond, Service Manager: Development and Insight - Nick.Hammond@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: 5th and 6th October

Start Date – Please note this role requires the successful candidate to have started no later than 11th November 2026.

AI in Applications: We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.