Business Administration Apprenticeship - Barsnsley
LIGHT HEALTH CARE LTD
Barnsley (S75 1JL)
Closes on Wednesday 19 November 2025
Posted on 2 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Light Health Care are looking for a new apprentice! You will be studying toward your Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (09:30 - 15:30)
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 26 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Light Healthcare is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in business administration. You’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our office and healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support including handling calls, emails, and correspondence
- Maintain accurate records, files, and databases
- Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and events
- Support finance, HR, and compliance tasks as required
- Help improve office processes and contribute to team projects
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Eagerness to learn and develop within a healthcare environment
- Proficient in basic IT (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace)
What We Offer:
- Full training and mentoring to support your apprenticeship
- A friendly, supportive workplace in the healthcare sector
Where you'll work
Barnsley Business And Innovation Centre Ltd, Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose - and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.
On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship you will have gained your Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3 Qualification.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
The closing date is guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
At Light Health Care, we can offer you a tailor-made package to suit your needs. You can easily alter the support you receive if or when your needs change. Fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission, we work with you, your family, your GP, the hospital and many clinical commissioning groups and local authorities to provide the right level of care and medical support to suit you.
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 VAC1000344732.
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Closes on Wednesday 19 November 2025
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