Business Administration Apprentice
MY HOME CHOICE (ESSEX) LTD
COLCHESTER (CO7 7FD)
Closes in 12 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 November 2025
Contents
Summary
We’re a trusted Bluebird Care franchise serving communities across Colchester & Tendring and Braintree & Uttlesford. Your day-to-day will include managing administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate customer and staff records, preparing new customer information packs, and keeping our systems up to date.
- Wage
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£16,575 a year
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First Apprenticeship Year £8.50 per hour.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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37.5 hours per week (8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday);
This includes 6 hours off-the-job training time (e.g. online classes, shadowing, coursework).
20 days plus public holidays
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 12 December 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our care operations. You’ll be the backbone of the office, ensuring everything runs smoothly so our care assistants can focus on delivering excellent care to our customers.
Your day-to-day will include managing administrative tasks such as:
- maintaining accurate customer and staff records
- preparing new customer information packs
- keeping our systems up to date.
You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries, communicating professionally with customers, families, and team members.
You’ll support the team by:
- managing supplies including uniforms and PPE
- handling petty cash
- preparing training rooms
- assisting with quality assurance checks.
From producing care assistant contracts and ID badges to helping with competitor analysis, you’ll gain valuable insight into all aspects of running a successful care business.
We’re looking for someone who’s flexible, reliable and thrives in a team environment. If you’re detail oriented, have strong communication skills, and want to contribute to a company that make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re a trusted Bluebird Care franchise serving communities across Colchester & Tendring and Braintree & Uttlesford. We’re passionate about enabling people to live independently and comfortably in their own homes, delivering high-quality domiciliary care that truly makes a difference.
From supporting older adults and people living with dementia, to providing specialist care for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or complex clinical needs, we tailor every service to the person we’re caring for. Whether it’s a quick check-in visit or round-the-clock live-in care, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
What sets us apart are our values. We’re kind and caring, building genuine relationships with our customers. We’re professional and respected, maintaining the highest standards of care. We’re fun and passionate, bringing positivity and energy that makes customers look forward to seeing us. We’re innovative, embracing new approaches and technology. And we’re supportive, we’re one family, working together to help people live their best lives.
Join our team and be part of a company that’s proud to deliver outstanding, person-centred care that meets CQC standards and exceeds expectations every day.
Where you'll work
4 LANSWOOD PARK
BROOMFIELD ROAD
ELMSTEAD
COLCHESTER
CO7 7FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
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
Our blended approach means that our programmes are flexible and enable you to experience a range of learning and support opportunities in a variety of formats such as online or at a local ACL centre. You will have a dedicated tutor who you will meet (online or face to face) once a month who will guide you through your apprenticeship and prepare you for your End Point Assessment. Reviews of progress are carried out every 12 weeks with the learner, their line manager and the tutor. Additional workshops and seminars will be available to all learners to support additional learning. You will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
We're looking for someone who is naturally organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Strong communication skills are essential – you'll need to interact professionally and compassionately with customers, families, and team members both over the phone and face-to-face. You should be comfortable using computers and learning new systems, as you'll be maintaining digital records and using our care management software. Accuracy is important when handling confidential information, preparing documents, and keeping records up to date. We value someone who is a reliable team player with a flexible, can-do attitude. You'll need to work independently at times while knowing when to ask for support. Good time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure will help you thrive in our busy office environment. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a genuine interest in the care sector and a commitment to supporting our mission of helping people live their best lives. A respectful, professional manner and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential in this role. No prior experience in care is necessary – we'll provide full training. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your positive attitude, and your dedication to making a difference. • You’ll need to stay organised and manage your time well to meet deadlines. • You’ll work closely with colleagues.
About this employer
We were established in 2010 and have been proudly serving our local communities across Colchester & Tendring and Braintree & Uttlesford for over 14 years. Since our inception, we've built a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality domiciliary care that enables people to live independently and comfortably in their own homes.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in the care sector. You'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of care service administration, from customer relations and compliance to quality assurance and business operations.
As you develop your skills, you'll have opportunities to progress into roles such as Care Coordinator, Scheduler, or Office Manager, where you'll take on greater responsibility for managing care teams and customer services. Your understanding of both the administrative and operational sides of the business will position you well for supervisory and management positions.
The care sector continues to grow, offering long-term career stability and diverse pathways. Whether you're interested in moving into recruitment, training coordination, quality assurance, or registered management, this role provides the knowledge and experience to help you get there.
You'll work towards a recognised qualification while earning, building a strong professional network, and developing transferable skills in administration, communication, and organisation that will serve you throughout your career. We're committed to supporting our team members' growth and development, providing ongoing training and the opportunity to shape your future in a sector that truly makes a difference.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000714.
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Closes in 12 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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