Apprentice Administration Assistant

Working as part of a team, you will:

Provide a range of administrational and financial support services to front line staff that work with vulnerable children and families Receive full training in the systems and processes required to complete the role Act as a first point of contact on the telephone for members of the public and professionals getting in touch with the teams you support Update and upload information to our case management database Arrange and minute meetings between staff, other professionals, and families Place orders with suppliers to support the work of the teams.

Training:
Business Administration level 3 qualification You will have a minimum of 6 hours off the job for training each week which may be completed in the office or at home Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

Training Outcome:
There is no guarantee of a permanent position, however, at the end of your contract you will have 3 months of priority access to our vacancies to support you to find employment.

Employer Description:
ABOUT US As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day plus more! If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday usually between 9.00am to 5.00pm, subject to local agreement.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working