Business Administrator Apprentice

Location

Castleford, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Business Administrator Apprentice Croft Care Group

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, committed, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our growing healthcare business based in Normanton Head Office. Within your varied role, you will help to support all aspects of the business whilst working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.

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Closing date: 13 Mar 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£13,300.00

Working week

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

Total hours per week: 37.5

Expected duration

16 Months

Possible start date

18 Mar 2024

Date posted

09 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

Reference number

VAC1000229941

Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

The Croft Care Group, a specialist care company, are seeking to appoint a hardworking and reliableapprentice to join our growing team. Good admin and communication skills are desirable.
The successful applicant will have a confident personality and the ability to juggle a range of tasks in a very busy environment.
Located on a good bus route, right next to Haw Hill Park.
This role will include administration duties and support across all areas of the business, with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship.
The role, after training, will include some of the following:

• Providing customer and employee support with general office admin including, emails, faxes and other forms of correspondence
• Filing and record keeping
• Researching company data and archived reports
• Updating computer databases with relevant data
• Interacting with clients either on the phone or in person and building relationships
• Answering phones
• Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering
• Communicating with materials suppliers and vendors
• Invoicing
• Using spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending
• Making travel arrangements for employees
• Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
• Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to purchase them
• Sending faxes and emails
• Preparing documents by printing, copying, and binding
• Collecting and sorting post
• Assisting with minor technical support
• Acting as a personal assistant to the executive team
• Scheduling appointments and events
• Ordering office stationery and other supplies
• Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments
• Participating in office meetings and taking meeting minutes
• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• -Point Assessment (EPA)
• You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
• This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
• You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
• Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussion

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, for the right applicant, there will be the opportunity to progress to a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths & English (Grade 4 / C or above) Essential

About the employer

We provide nursing, residential and community based care services in the North of England andcurrently have multiple care homes based in the following locations: Wakefield, Durham,Huddersfield, Cleckheaton. In our care homes we specialise in providing quality care for people in need of: Residential andNursing Care, Emi Care, Dementia Care, Social Care, Intermediate and Respite Care, Palliative andEnd of Life Care. Our domiciliary care services specialise in providing quality care for people in their own homes,which includes: Personal Care, Medication Calls, Shopping Services, Laundry / Cleaning Services,Social Support, Carer Support.

Employer

Croft Care Group

https://www.croftcare.co.uk/

Address

31 Castleford Road

Normanton

Wakefield

WF6 2DP

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Training

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training
• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
• industry or sector experience

Contact

Katrina Clarke

[email protected]

01924 470477

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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Salary

£13.3k per annum