Brokerage Administration Apprenticeship
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/06/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/07/2021 12:00
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Belmont House
Further Information
About Us
“This is Redcar and Cleveland. We are an ambitious council keen to build on our strong track record of innovation and partnership working, ensuring that we create a flourishing future for the Borough and all of its residents. Key to this is a committed workforce who always gives their best. Offering a fast paced, progressive working environment, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is a great career move.”
The Adults & Communities Directorate consists of three strands, Adult Care, Community Development, and Public Health. Our aims are to continue to provide essential and highly valued services and to build capacity to enable local communities to make lasting change, improve quality of life and prosperity. As a directorate we lead on developing a culture of co-operation and co-production, respecting and nurturing the skills and talents of local people and enabling them to fulfil their potential.
Our award winning apprenticeship scheme provides a perfect way to earn a wage while you gain vital work experience and a nationally recognised qualification We recognise the value apprenticeships can bring to the local community, boosting skills and employment prospects and in addition you will be eligible to apply for internal job vacancies as and when they arise within the Council.
The council holds ambassador status for the North East Better Health at Work Award.
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain an NVQ in Business Administration whilst gaining valuable work experience? If so, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has an exciting new opportunity within the Brokerage Team, Adult Care Department at Belmont House, Guisborough.
As a Brokerage Apprentice you will report to the Brokerage Team Leader and Senior Business Support Officer to provide administrative support to a team of Brokerage Officers. The Team are responsible for the negotiation and procurement of individual care packages and placements for adults, to best meet needs and improve outcomes in the most cost-effective way.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, positive individual who is self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative as well as being a team player. The successful candidate will be committed to providing an excellent service and be willing to learn and develop their knowledge.
For further information about this specific role, please contact Ali Hill, Value for Money and Resource Manager on 01642 771546 or or alternatively please call the apprenticeship team on 01642 444464 (or email apprenticeship@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk).
Apprenticeship Qualification
During your apprenticeship you will be working towards the nationally recognised Business Administrator, Level 3 qualification at Redcar Adult Learning, based in Redcar College.
Essential Requirements:
Apprenticeship opportunities are open to anyone over the age of 16 years old with no upper age limit.
You will need to have a minimum of:
Grade 4 (equivalent to Grade C or above) at GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualification in English and Maths. You will need to be committed/willing to work towards the level 3 qualification.
Join us for invaluable hands-on work experience, a qualification all whilst earning a highly competitive salary and receiving excellent terms and conditions of employment.
This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months. National Minimum Wage for your age will apply after the first year.
We offer very attractive terms and conditions of employment, including generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working hours (where appropriate), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes and staff benefits/discounts, including a lease car scheme.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.