Business Administration Apprentice
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £25,185 - £25,583 per annum
Fixed Term 18 - 20 Months (Apprenticeship)
ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER
Who are we:
Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.
Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills.
The Role:
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will be a key member of the Atkinson Business Support Team, providing administrative assistance across residential care, education, and management functions within the home. This varied role will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the service through tasks such as maintaining confidential records, processing documentation, responding to enquiries, and assisting with the coordination of visitors, communications, and general office activities as required.
Working in a busy and rewarding environment, you will develop a broad range of business administration skills while supporting colleagues who make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable young people. This apprenticeship offers structured training, practical workplace experience, and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while contributing to a Good OFSTED-rated service.
Useful information:
You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Leave entitlement will be 26 days plus Bank Holidays.
Interview Date: 27/07/2026
If you have any questions, please call Jo Lethbridge or Andy Parkins on 01392 457999.
How to apply
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- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ010093
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX4 8NA
- Reference
REQ010093
- Occupational GroupApprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience
- Salary Details
£25,185 - £25,583 per annum
- Job TermFixedTraining / apprenticeship
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTraining / apprenticeship
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
20/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes