Apprentice Administration Assistant

Adult Mental Health have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administrator to work within our admin team based at Ashfield LMHT at the Millfields Centre. The Post Holder will become fully conversant and competent in providing administrative support within the NHS. The post holders will gain a diverse administration experience supporting a variety of teams.

In addition, the post holders will be given support and time to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

The ideal candidates would be hard working with a desire to develop into a role within the NHS.

To provide general office and administration support services.

To undertake general office duties, for example, answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing post, etc

To communicate with staff and visitors on a daily basis, providing support where required and working to help resolve any issues

Assist the administrative team to arrange and administer meetings, including booking venues, the preparation and distribution of papers

Under supervision produce accurate letters, reports and maintain databases etc, as required

Under supervision develop and maintain administrative support systems and manual and electronic filing systems, ensuring that systems are effective in their use and are reviewed regularly

To assist with the ordering of supplies as appropriate

Assist in the tasks and duties of other staff within the team during periods of staff leave/absence to ensure that an effective quality service is maintained at all times and contributing to the work of the team

To record and securely store information relating to confidential matters and enquiries

To undertake an annual appraisal to identify any necessary personal development required to meet the objectives of the Team, and to further develop the post-holders’ skills and role

The post-holder will be required to undertake essential training as and when required

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

To contribute to the administrative work within the team.

To gain an understanding of how the team functions by providing support as required whilst gaining knowledge and experience and by undertaking training in the following:

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Knowledge-based off the job training will take place during the 18 months of the Apprenticeship. The Apprentice must complete 20% off the job training to be eligible for the Apprenticeship.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.