Think Apprenticeships... Think Southwark Council...
Applications are now open for our spring recruitment campaign for 2023.
Join hundreds of successful apprentices at Southwark Council and develop a great career.
Why choose a Southwark apprenticeship?
- competitive salary - London Living Wage
- on the job training
- professional qualifications
- personal coaching
- fantastic experience with one of London's largest and most ambitious local authorities
What are the requirements?
- must be aged 16 or over
- able to work full time
- willing to learn
- willing to work towards English and Math qualifications whilst on apprenticeship*
*GCSE qualification requirements will vary depending upon apprenticeship level
*English and Math qualifications are a mandatory element of an apprenticeship if not held as a GCSE upon enrolment.
About Southwark
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council. As a council we are successful, passionate and forward- thinking. We are committed to our 'Fairer Future for All' promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.
Southwark Adult Social Care department are focused on delivering the Council's strategic priorities of improving chances, a better place for people and delivering quality services. Our focus is on ensuring a efficient, accessible and needs-led customer journey for our service users; valuing diversity and individual needs.
The role
As a Business Support apprentice in Adult Social Care you will be undertaking a range of administrative tasks to assist the service area and support service improvement projects, including, co-ordinating meetings and taking minutes, answering queries via phone, email and in person, using IT systems such as Microsoft Excel and internal databases to input and analyse data.
You will also be supported in completing a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification which will require attending course classes as well as independent and on the job learning.
The apprenticeship pathway you will be completing will be Business Administrator Level 3
About you
If you meet the apprenticeship criteria above, have experience in using Microsoft Office and an interest in working in an adult social care environment we want to hear from you. Please fill out an application or for more information you can contact Kerry Florish (Business Manager) at kerry.florish@southwark.gov.uk or on 20 7525 3806.
Recruitment timetable
We will be hosting an Apprenticeship open day event Friday 26th May 2023 Between 10AM - 2PM at 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH - Please feel free to attend
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-apprenticeship-campaign-open-day-tickets-633427939017
Closing Date: Friday 2nd June 2023
ASSESSMENT CENTRE 27th and 28th June 2023
- Must be available to attend attend the assessment dates
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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