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An exciting opportunity to join Prestwick Care as a Business Administration Apprentice has become available. This role is perfect for someone looking to begin a career in administration within a supportive and welcoming environment, while working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
Requirements
- GCSE English (Grade 4)
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade 4)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Responsibilities
- Ensure accuracy and continuity of payroll by use of the home’s in-house system
- Ensure staff and residents’ files are accurate and kept up to date
- Assist the home manager with the safe recruitment and induction of new staff
- Answer telephone calls and e-mails in an efficient and polite manner
- General office administration duties
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.
- Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
- Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
- Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management.
- Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work.
- Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
- Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
- Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
- Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
- Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
- Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
- Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
- Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard.
- Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
- Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
- Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
- Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
- Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.
- Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation).
- Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities.
- Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate.
- Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.
- Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
- Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
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- Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.
Application Process
- Closes in 17 days (Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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About Prestwick Care
Pestwick Care is a successful family run care provider based in the North East of England, delivering high quality, person centred residential and nursing care since 1992. We are proud of our strong values, supportive culture and continued growth across the region, with multiple care homes and specialist services.
https://www.prestwickcare.co.uk/our-homes/covent-house-birtley/
Contact
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE Craig Grimes craig.grimes@eastdurham.ac.uk 0191 518 8294 Reference code: VAC2000040020
Additional Information:
Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and may work evenings. 40 hours a week.
Start Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions Available: 1
Training Provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Training Schedule: Business Administrator Level 3. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Potential Future Pay: Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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