Apprentice Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

apartmentHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust placeGateshead calendar_month 
Job overview
  • Exciting Opportunity within the 0-19 service Gateshead *

This is a development role with the Apprentice working towards Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

The Apprentice will undertake a period of 21 months training, under the direction and supervision of a member of the team.

They will undertake: Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with MBKB training to complete all work based and academic elements to progress through the programme.

Once the Apprentice has:

  • Successfully completed the Apprenticeship Programme (including the End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Achieved all work based competencies, including professional and performance measures
  • Met all the academic requirements
  • Has confirmation of the professional award/registration

They will be offered a substantive Admin Officer/ Safeguarding Officer post.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19(25) Growing Healthy Team / Safeguarding Team.

Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Louise Scott Admin Manager on 07741700506 / [email protected]

Person specification

Essential and Desireable

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Hold level 2 qualification in a written subject
  • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern.
  • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
  • Demonstrates care and compassion
  • Good inter-personal and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice.
Desirable criteria
  • SystmOne experience
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