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Community Services Apprentice Dover District Council

The Community Services Apprentice will support the Community Safety & Community Development Teams with their daily work. The Community Services Team is responsible for developing and managing relationships between Dover District Council, the community and external stakeholders. You will also be studying towards the level 3 business administrator.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,891.28

    Under 22's - £7.22 per hour Over 22's- £9.18 per hour

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (flexible time) 37 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071157

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To assist the Community Services Team
  • To support the team at community events
  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, good practice and opportunities which are relevant to the service and communicate initiatives to partners in an appropriate way.
  • Produce accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, reports.
  • Maintain records and files, handling confidential information in compliance with the organisations procedures.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with the team and across the organisation.

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, this qualification will be delivered once a month, online in the workplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The possibility of securing a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

The post is within the Community Services Team at Dover District Council. The organisation is a local government administrative body which is responsible for delivering services across the Dover District.

Employer

Dover District Council

Address

Honeywood Close

White Cliffs Business Park

Dover

CT16 3PJ

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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