Your role will be to support the team, Seniors and Team Leader with the day to day running of the busy office environment. For this post you will need to have a good understanding of the specific service area, be patient and have a caring disposition.
You must also have the ability to work within the boundaries of confidentiality and the guidelines of data protection to ensure that our customerandrsquo;s information is protected. There is also a requirement for the successful applicant to be flexible and sociable with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
If you are looking for a career where you can make a real difference to others, we welcome an application from you and as this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be provided with all the training and support you need to be a success.
This is a full time position throughout the 18 months apprenticeship programme.
The successful applicant will be subject to the following Disclosure and Barring Service checks relevant to the post:
Lifeline Service - DBS Enhancedandnbsp;
Should you be sucessful you would be expected to undertake and complete all components of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship whilst gaining valuable and#39;on the joband#39; experience, dedicated mentoring from skilled maangers and colleaugues.
We are committed to supporting you throughout your apprenticeship with a dedicated mentor, and additional training andamp; development opportunities. There is also the potential for you to secure long term employment with the Council upon completion of your qualification, and the ability to also apply for internal vacancies restricted to employees throughout your apprenticeship.andnbsp;
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the attached Role Profile, Supporting Document and Known Risks Form. Please ensure to outline in your personal statement in your online application how you meet the criteria.
For a further informal discussion in relation to the positions please call 01325 406888 and ask for a Lifeline Senior.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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