Business Administration Apprentice

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of Connect into Care’s operations across both care and property services.

Care side:

Assist with day-to-day office tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning and data entry. Support with writing minutes of meetings. Help manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, phone calls and emails. Schedule meetings, appointments and staff training sessions as required. Assist with recording staff attendance, mileage claims and expenses. Ensure staff have valid driving licences, insurance and MOTs. Support expense tracking, including scanning receipts for business expenditure. Deal with customers, suppliers and families of service users and staff, providing updates and information by phone or email. Support the organisation of events and activities for residents and staff, such as community visits to schools. Help with rota planning and ensuring staffing coverage. Assist with data collection for audits, quality checks and care planning systems. Help create and post social media content, such as updates for Facebook. Support recruitment administration including chasing references, arranging DBS checks and recording meeting notes.

Property side:

Manage maintenance issues and liaise with tenants and suppliers to arrange repairs. Obtain quotes for maintenance work and book approved contractors. Vet and schedule viewings for prospective tenants, ensuring affordability and suitability requirements are met. Book suppliers for regular compliance checks such as gas safety certificates, electrical certificates and EPCs.

This is a varied and engaging role offering a broad range of administrative experience across two professional sectors, ideal for someone who enjoys organisation and working with people.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you could progress into a permanent administrative role within Connect into Care.

Employer Description:
At Connect Into Care, we provide day services and supported living for adults with learning disabilities. Our support is personalised, respectful, and focused on helping each person live a fulfilling life.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with a half an hour lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience