Business, Finance, and Administration Apprentice

DLS SOCIAL & HEALTHCARE LTD

WELLINGTON (TA21 8LS)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 September 2026

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Summary

Join DLS Social & Healthcare as a Business Administration Apprentice supporting finance, systems and Mission Atlas, our business improvement programme.
You will gain hands-on experience in reporting, invoicing, payroll administration, data quality and process improvement while completing a Level 3 qualification with Seetec.

• Wage:

  £17,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Salary reviewed after 12 months.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 October 2026

• 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

• Support the Business Executive with day-to-day administration, action tracking, meeting preparation and Mission Atlas records
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets, trackers, digital files and document-control records
• Assist with finance administration, including invoices, purchase orders, debtor and creditor trackers, payroll data collation and basic reconciliations under supervision
• Draft professional emails, letters, reports, meeting notes and action logs
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers, commissioners and the training provider
• Help improve processes, data quality and the effective use of approved business systems
• Handle employee, service-user and financial information confidentially and securely
• Complete all apprenticeship learning, protected off-the-job training and portfolio activities

Where you'll work

SUITES 1 & 3
FIRST FLOOR OFFICES
OLD TOWN HALL
WELLINGTON
TA21 8LS

Training

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

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

• On the job training delivered by the employer
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
• Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
• Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
• Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
• Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps

More training information

Internal systems training will be provided by the employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
• Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)

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
• Number skills
• Team working
• Keen to learn

Other requirements

• There may be occasional travel to other DLS sites

About this employer

DLS Social & Healthcare Ltd is a CQC-regulated care provider
supporting adults and young people across Somerset. We
combine compassionate, person-centred services with strong
governance, digital systems and continuous improvement. The
apprentice will join a supportive office team and receive structured
mentoring.

https://www.dlscare.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension, subject to eligibility
• Paid Level 3 apprenticeship training
• Protected off-the-job learning time
• Structured mentoring from the Business Executive

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Potential progression to Finance Assistant, Business Support
  Officer, Payroll/Accounts Administrator or Mission Atlas
  Coordinator
• Further study, such as AAT, may be supported subject to performance and business need

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Paul Cotton

paul.cotton@seetec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050950.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)