Business Administrator Apprentice

ALPHA CARE SW LTD.

Plymouth (PL1 3JX)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 May 2025


Summary

To undertake the role of Business Administrator Apprentice for Alpha Care SW we need the right candidate to be enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to work closely with the Company Administrator, Directors and management team in maintaining the organisations' expectations and core values.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
08:00-16:00, exact days and hours to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Completing necessary correspondence such as letters, reports, emails, general documentation.
  • Supporting effective and safer recruitment processes.
  • Arranging, facilitating, attending and minuting meetings.
  • Updating HR databases and electronic systems etc.
  • General administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying.
  • Supporting with record keeping and storage processes.
  • Deputising for the Company Administrator to include general office housekeeping and health & safety.
  • Supporting regulated services with event planning.

Where you'll work

14 The Square
Stonehouse
Plymouth
PL1 3JX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Your 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.

Your training plan

Remote in the workplace / onsite at City College Plymouth, workshops.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or Above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or Above)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

We provide outstanding care and support to children and young adults with learning disabilities, complex health needs and physical disabilities. We have 3 CQC rated Outstanding Services – 2 residential homes and a community service.

Company benefits

Free parking. Travel expenses as required. Company pension.

After this apprenticeship

If the candidate becomes a valuable member of Alpha Care SW, then once they are qualified, we can discuss potential opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ALPHA CARE SW LTD.

Katie Cardew

admin@alphacaresw.com

01752 241438

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321562.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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