Apprentice Administrator
Whitby Court Care Home
Whitby (YO21 1PX)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 November 2025
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Summary
Whitby Court Care Home is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Administrator to join our supportive administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in business administration, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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After the first year of employment, pay will increase to the applicable National Minimum Wage (age dependent).
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm tbc.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 January 2026
- 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
As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play an important role in supporting the daily administrative functions within a busy residential and nursing care environment. You will receive comprehensive on-the-job and off-the-job training, developing a wide range of transferable skills such as customer service, IT, communication, and financial processes.
Typical Duties Include:
- Maintaining records and organising filing systems
- Assisting with financial tasks such as processing invoices
- Learning and applying new skills through regular training and development
- Providing general office support across the team
GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4) essential
Administrative experience and basic Excel knowledge are desirable.
If you are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and looking to begin a rewarding administrative career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team at Whitby Court Care Home.
Where you'll work
Waterstead Lane
Whitby
YO21 1PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
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
All training will take place within the care home, alongside structured online e-learning modules provided once appointed. You will work to a clear training plan and be supported by experienced staff to help you progress through your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Knowledge Excel Spreadsheets
- Willingness to learn & develop
Other requirements
Whitby Court Care Home is a residential and nursing home supporting vulnerable and elderly residents. Applicants should be comfortable working within this environment and able to reliably commute to the home’s location.
About this employer
In the picturesque town of Whitby, Yorkshire, Whitby Court is a beacon of love, care, and community. Here, every resident is not just cared for but celebrated. Set on lovely grounds, Whitby Court offers tailored care for each resident and diverse spaces for group activities or private moments with family and visitors. Located in the serene setting of Whitby, Yorkshire, our home has everything you need to live a lovely later life.
https://fishercaregroup.co.uk/care-home/care-home-in-whitby/#welcome (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
A supportive and inclusive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Competitive salaries and benefits.
After this apprenticeship
The successful apprentice may have the opportunity to continue in an administrative role within the company following completion of the apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000940.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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