Short Breaks Apprentice Administrator

Summary

An exciting opportunity to provide administrative support to the Short Break Activities service. The successful candidate will act as a contact point for the service ensuring that service users and professionals are supported sensitively and efficiently.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday (breaks to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 3 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential records in respect of individual users of the service
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Short Break Service team. This will include recording information, collating information and monitoring progress
Take telephone messages, send emails and post, to those interested in accessing the Short Break Service
Assist the Shortbreaks team with supporting individuals in challenging situations, as well as troubleshooting and signposting.
Co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the general public in order to uphold the Charity’s image and win increased support for its work
Support the Short Break Service Manager in completing paperwork as required to plan and deliver short breaks

Where you’ll work

Allsworth Court

40 St Davids Road

Hextable

Kent

BR8 7RJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

QUEST TRAINING SOUTH EAST LTD

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Work-based training with an assigned tutor. No need to go to another location, e.g. college
Training will be ongoing for the 15-month learning period, with assessments at the end which will last up to 3 months
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Our mission is to provide comprehensive support services to children and young people with any form of physical, learning or sensory impairment living in Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas.

After this apprenticeship

The qualifications and experience gained upon successful completion of this apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector

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