Business and Administration Apprentice - Promoting Independence

Business and Administration Apprentice - Promoting Independence

Reference: 26-31513 Job type: Temporary Duration: Two years Salary: See Job Advertisement Location: Caernarfon Closing date: 29/05/:00

Details

The apprentice will receive a salary in accordance with the National Minimum Wage. The role offers a unique opportunity to work within the Cyngor Gwynedd apprenticeship program, gaining experience across administrative and community based services to promote independence using assistive technology.

Person Specification

Essential personal features

• Show the correct behavior and attitude
• Demonstrate commitment to the work
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Communicate with confidence
• Ready to learn new things and self improve
• Ready to challenge

Essential specialist skills and knowledge

• Driving licence - consideration will be given to those working towards one
• The service will arrange DBS

Language needs

• Listening and speaking - intermediate level in Welsh and English; ability to hold a conversation on diverse topics and follow discussions in Welsh.
• Reading and comprehension - intermediate level; understanding of everyday correspondence and longer reports.
• Writing - intermediate level; ability to write letters, emails, and short reports in Welsh and English.

Job Description

Purpose of the post

• Receive experience and support to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in the field
• Provide a blended service combining administrative work at a desk with practical support in the community, promoting independence through technology.

Main Duties

• Support social services in meeting care needs and promoting independence of Gwynedd residents via telecare and assistive technology solutions.
• Combine technical and community work: installation and repair of telecare equipment, administrative tasks, and travel to appointments across the county.
• Shadow staff in finance, contracts, commissioning of care, and quality assurance units.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, handling enquiries, system administration, and managing stock and equipment.
• Support projects that promote independence such as direct payments and digital initiatives.
• Understand data handling processes and contribute to performance work.
• Follow Council policies on health and safety, equality, data protection, and carbon reduction.

Special Circumstances - none specified

The successful candidate must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.