Involvement Team Business Admin Apprentice
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £24,027 - £24,404 per annum
Fixed Term 15 Months
Location: County Hall / Home based
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO GROW YOUR CAREER AND HELP MAKE DEVON SUCCEED?
Through our Apprenticeship Programme the Council offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate. The Involvement and Equality Team within Adult Social Care are recruiting to the post of Involvement Team Business Administration Apprentice.
As an apprentice in the Involvement Team, you will help us to ensure that people who use adult social care and health services have the chance to comment on and participate in the development of those services.
You will provide support to organise focus groups, surveys, discussion forums and other activities which will enable you to develop a wide range of administrative and people-handling skills, and you will learn a lot about social care.
Starting in May the duration of the apprenticeship contract will be 15 months. Apprentices will work towards the Business Administration NVQ level 3 qualification. This will be supported by a combination of training and practical work experience. The post will include both home and office based flexible working arrangements.
We offer a highly competitive starting salary of £24,027 per annum, 21 days holiday, flexible working arrangements and training.
Applicants should be:
• Keen to learn and motivated to succeed
• Have an interest in learning more about business administration in social care
• Interested in learning more about local government and how it might meet your future career aspirations
• Able to listen carefully and respond well to people
• Willing to provide excellent service to the people of Devon
This is an extremely exciting time to join us as we are continuously expanding our apprenticeship offer to invest in the future Council workforce. If you have the ambition, drive and qualities we are looking for, then apply for our Apprenticeship Programme today!
Interview Date: 15/04/2025
For an informal discussion please contact Kathryn Bird kathryn.bird@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007456
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007456
- Occupational GroupApprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience
- Salary Details
£24,027 - £24,404 per annum
- Job TermFixedTraining / apprenticeship
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTraining / apprenticeship
- Hours
37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Closing Date
01/04/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes