Apprentice Housing Improvement Support Officer
Oxford City Council
Didcot, OX11 7PH
Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 22 October)
Posted on 2 October 2024
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Summary
Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives? Are you looking to help the most vulnerable members of our community? Are you looking for an exciting Apprenticeship that will enable you to make a difference to others whilst also enabling you to develop. We may have a great opportunity for you!!!
- Annual wage
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£13,570.95 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£13,570.95 per annum in Year 1, with the potential to increase to £16,077.43 £19,483.68 - £22,071.03 per annum in Year 2 dependant on age
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Support with undertaking keyboard work to include data entry
systems - Support to maintaining office systems, databases and filing
- Support clients on telephone who wish to adapt or repair their homes
Where you’ll work
Unit C14 Bizspace
Southmead Industrial Park
Hawksworth
Didcot
OX11 7PH
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
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The Course lasts for 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
- You will be working with our team at Oxford City Council and will be given the time and support needed to complete your assesments, you will required to attend Abingdon and Witney College for 10 days to complete the Business Professionals course and recive 12 vists from the college to support your learning
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-D / 9-3)
- Maths (grade A*-D / 9-3)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
About this company
Help us build new homes, tackle the climate emergency, build new community facilities, and make Oxford’s economy fairer. You’ll get hands-on training working alongside experienced professionals, and you’ll earn a salary and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. Kick-start your career with Oxford City Council!
https://www.oxford.gov.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We offer generous holiday 29 days We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development. An above average pension offering. Plus other great benefits.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- This is a newly created position, providing excellent development and career opportunities to joinas an apprentice and be mentored by our Support Officer Team Leader that has a wealth of experience to support your on-going development and lead in to a support officers role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Oxford City Council
Tom Pocock
tpocock@oxford.gov.uk
01865 252788
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000168320.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 22 October)
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