Apprentice Support Officer

Apprentice Support Officer

London Living Wage £14.80 per hour (£27,782 per annum)

The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, or you are returning to work after a career break, or you are looking for a change in career direction. 

Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.

DETAILS OF JOB

As an apprentice at Newham you will receive: 

• Quality training, to include up to one day a week formal training

• Two years fixed-term contract with Newham Council 

• Line management and colleague support

• Access to a mentor

• Being part of an apprenticeship network

• Additional training opportunities 

• Support to enhance your CV and interview skills 

• Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days that 

• are taken between 26^th December and 3^rd January. All employees receive 8 public holidays per year.

• 36 hour working week.

Applications are welcomed only from Newham residents (E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 and E20) with a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills.  

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.

• A commitment to deliver high-quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues.

• Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets.

• Reliability and punctuality

• Good ICT skills

• A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme.

• Basic level of work experience

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