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Business administrator apprenticeship Midlands Care

A unique opportunity to join a successful team of professionals with the day to day running of the business operation. The successful candidate will work with the team to learn about the various aspects of the business in an administration role.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    ● Opportunities to progress within the business. ● We recognise outstanding practice and run incentive programs. ● Access to ongoing complementary and mandatory training. ● Own desk, PC, and phone. ● Free onsite parking.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 1 hour break daily. Closed at weekends and on Bank holidays.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065479

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is an incredible opportunity for a confident individual to join a successful team.

The successful candidate will learn and work to support the team with everyday administrative tasks in the following areas.

  • Call handling.
  • Recruitment.
  • Accounting.
  • Payroll.
  • Human Resources. 
  • Service.
  • Quality Management.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual who would like to learn and develop their skills in everyday working life. The office operates care services and so the successful individual must be caring with a vibrant personality.

In a typical day as a business administrator the apprenticeship will play an extremely important role within the office environment, which will include working with various professionals daily.

Tasks will include:

  • Answering phone calls.
  • Scheduling meetings and supporting visitors.
  • Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
  • Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
  • Assisting the office administrator with accounting, payroll, and HR tasks. 
  • You will learn to use various software packages which the business uses.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Business admin apprenticeship standard.

Fortnightly college attendance day release will be required at Leicester College Freemans Park Campus throughout the program. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The opportunity for progression within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Punctual, Polite, Honest, Self-motivating, Hard-working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (C) or L2 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C) or L2 equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

● Opportunities to progress within the business. ● We recognise outstanding practice and run incentive programs. ● Access to ongoing complementary and mandatory training. ● Own desk, PC, and phone. ● Free onsite parking

About the employer

About us: We are one big family, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our service users. We are passionate about improving the quality of life of older people within our care, and although this role is within the back-office operations it will have a direct impact on how our services are supported and operate. Our enthusiastic and qualified leaders remain committed to delivering an outstanding level of service 24 hours a day. We achieve this by utilising cutting edge technology, investing in our staff team and retaining a good old fashioned work ethic. Our back-office team supports the care services daily with all operational and business administrative tasks. We recognise those working with us are caring individuals, so we will always support our staff in their personal development. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

Employer

Midlands Care

Address

Unit 2, Forest Business Park

Oswin Road

Leicester

LE3 1HR

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Training

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Contact

Linda Barbour

lbarbour@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07825175730

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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