Business Administration Apprenticeship (Recruitment) - Liverpool

NURSE PLUS AND CARER PLUS (UK) LIMITED

Liverpool, L2 5QQ

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 11 February)

Posted on 14 January 2025


Summary

Nurseplus are looking for a new Apprentice Recruitment Administrator in their central team, you will be studying toward your Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 18 February

Duration

1 year

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our central recruitment team in Liverpool as a recruitment administrator apprentice.

You will be working to support the central resourcing strategy across all Nurseplus branches and central functions by actively marketing all vacancies and providing the first point of call for all candidates applying to join the business. Working closely with the Internal Recruiter to ensure the provision of a seamless end to end recruitment service to the business as a whole, guiding both candidates and branch staff through the recruitment process from initial vacancy requisition through to candidate on boarding. You will receive full training and support throughout your journey with us and will gain full 360 experience of the recruitment cycle.

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Utilise all available recruitment channels to secure a stream of suitable applicants into all Nurseplus vacancies
  • Undertaking an initial screening process of all candidates including CV review and telephone interview
  • Arranging interviews at branch for all suitable candidates
  • Work closely with the Internal Recruiter to regularly review the recruitment process to ensure that working practices are always optimised
  • To undertake a variety of recruitment related projects as and when required to support the evolution and continuous improvement of the centralised recruitment support service
  • You will support in liaising with various clients of Nurseplus
  • You will provide high levels of customer and client support

Benefits:

  • A structured pathway for your career development
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Company Healthcare scheme
  • Company discounts scheme for high street retailers
  • Your birthday off
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Generous maternity and paternity benefits

Where you’ll work

Nurse Plus, Pacific Chambers, 11-13 Victoria Street

Liverpool

L2 5QQ

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

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

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • Maths (grade Pass)
  • English (grade Pass)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Communication skills

Other requirements

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

About this company

Nurseplus is a quality focused and embedded local provider, playing a pivotal role in providing care to many vulnerable people and their families its national brand network. Nurseplus strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives and believes this only works through a holistic approach with its workers, clients, the many vulnerable people cared for and their families. This social focus is cemented through Nurseplus’ core values: o Caring – “Compassionate, dedicated, considerate and supportive” o Trustworthy – “Reliable, safe and diligent”

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296345.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 11 February)

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