Apprentice Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administration Officer at a leading NHS Trust in Gateshead. This 21-month apprenticeship will lead to a substantive position, providing essential support to the 0-19 service. Candidates will gain valuable experience and training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Service

Fast Track Physiotherapy

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

The closing date is 26 May 2025

*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

About us

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.

Job 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 / [e-mail]

Person Specification

Essential and Desireable

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£24,169 to £25,674 a yearBand 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the programme