As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our homecare office. You’ll gain hands-on experience in administrative duties, customer service, compliance, and scheduling, while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries in a professional manner
Assist in scheduling care visits and updating rotas
Maintain accurate records and care documentation (digital and paper-based)
Support recruitment processes, including arranging interviews and referencing
Handle correspondence via email and post
Assist with compliance checks (e.g., DBS, training, right-to-work documentation)
Update internal databases and systems
Liaise with care staff and clients to support smooth service delivery
Support with invoicing and timesheet processing
Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection policies
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
A full time position with Lotus care after the Apprenticeship has been completed, with potential promotion opportunities available
Employer Description:At Lotus Home Care, we recognise that being a carer is about more than just practical support. Great quality care comes from being a person to rely on emotionally, as well as physically. It is this understanding that has given us an outstanding reputation and enabled us to pass the ‘Me and Mum test’.
With eleven offices based in Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding and the Humber, our committed and experienced group of compassionate individuals work hard to provide a positive experience for all service users, focusing on the unique needs of each person so that they can enjoy a full and happy life.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Key Responsibilities
Provide personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support
Assist with daily living activities (meal preparation, light household tasks, companionship)
Support medication prompts in line with training and care plans
Observe and record changes in health and well-being, reporting to senior staff
Promote independence, choice, and dignity in every aspect of care
Follow safeguarding procedures to keep people safe
Travel between clients’ homes (mileage reimbursed)
Attend training and complete off-job learning as part of your apprenticeship programme
Training:
Training at the workplace
Every 4 weeks
Training Outcome:There is progression onto further levels of apprenticeship after completion.Employer Description:At Lotus Home Care, we recognise that being a carer is about more than just practical support. Great quality care comes from being a person to rely on emotionally, as well as physically. It is this understanding that has given us an outstanding reputation and enabled us to pass the ‘Me and Mum test’.
With eleven offices based in Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding and the Humber, our committed and experienced group of compassionate individuals work hard to provide a positive experience for all service users, focusing on the unique needs of each person so that they can enjoy a full and happy life.Working Hours :Shifts to be discussed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience,Listening Skills,Compassionate and Patient....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs
Take an active role in creating and reviewing care plans
Support with shadowing new starters
Undergo training on our rota systems
Administer or assist with medication (where trained and authorised)
Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
Record, monitor, and report on health and well-being
Support individuals with complex needs such as dementia, learning disabilities, or physical impairments
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, acting promptly to protect vulnerable individuals
Travel between clients’ homes (mileage reimbursed)
Attend training, workshops, and complete off-job learning for your apprenticeship
Training:
Training at the workplace
Every 4 weeks
Training Outcome:There is progression onto further levels of apprenticeship after completion.Employer Description:At Lotus Home Care, we recognise that being a carer is about more than just practical support. Great quality care comes from being a person to rely on emotionally, as well as physically. It is this understanding that has given us an outstanding reputation and enabled us to pass the ‘Me and Mum test’.
With eleven offices based in Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding and the Humber, our committed and experienced group of compassionate individuals work hard to provide a positive experience for all service users, focusing on the unique needs of each person so that they can enjoy a full and happy life.Working Hours :Shifts to be discussed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience,Listening Skills,Compassionate and Patient....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
DAP is looking to hire a Purchasing Manager on a contract basis. Provide procurement category leadership for DAP's contract manufacturing, finished good spend and inbound supplier Logistics
Responsibilities
Category Strategy
Develop, document, communicate & maintain category strategies for responsible spend areas. Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including DLT, Marketing, R&D, & RPM Center Led Procurement, to ensure strategies are aligned to DAP & RPM objectives
Category Management
Build category strategy to include savings projects, supplier optimization, specification optimization, demand management and other key levers. Drive down total cost of ownership, improve cash flow, improve supplier performance & identify new partners.
New Product Development
Partner with stakeholders in DAP New Product Development projects requiring 3rd party partners. Develop a robust supply base to support New Product Development, in partnership with Marketing & R&D.
Reporting
Maintain all necessary reporting to support Procurement leadership, RPM Center Led Procurement, Finance, and others. Ensure compliance to all appropriate policies, procedures & regulations.
Other
Ensure timely entry/update of data changes in ERP system (SAP Purchase Info Record), including price, terms, vendor, and commodity data. Summarize price, terms, and vendor changes on a regular basis to ensure ready access to current information. Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting. Approve payment of invoices in question, coordinate (from Purchasing perspective) artwork changes with packaging suppliers, plants, and Marketing. Maintain purchase history data to include generating SAP based queries for PPV Reports, etc. Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers. Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review. Maintain packaging commodity files. Maintain packaging specifications with Marketing and raw material specifications with R&D. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category
Requirements
CPM Purchasing Certificate. Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management. 3 to 5+ years of strategic and in-depth, hand-on purchasing experience Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures, preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment. Basic computer skills (AS400 and PC based) with capability of working with SAP, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, including extensive experience with Excel, and Lotus Notes. Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts. Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Provided Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability 401(k) plans Employer-funded pension plan Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range
$90,000 to $125,000 per year
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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