Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and willing to learn Business Administration Apprentice to work within our Adults Social Care - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team.
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re not just offering you an apprenticeship - we’re offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community.
We are a small team of dedicated Officers who work to protect the rights of individuals who lack the capacity to consent to their care arrangements. We aim for excellence while ensuring legal obligations are met and that decisions are made in the person’s best interest. We work in partnership with numerous partners: internal staff, service users, family members, advocates, care providers. We will offer you a great opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge, which are transferable to other settings whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification. If you feel this opportunity is right for you, we would love to hear from you.
What skills and experience do you need?
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:
* Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship — showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.
Please note this is a fixed term apprenticeship for up to 18 months.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What can we offer you?
We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:
* A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification
We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:
Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour
Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour
Under 18 = £7.55 per hour
* 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
* Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service
* Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities
* Discounts at high street and online retailers
* FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Sarah Oldcorn, Senior DoLS Support Officer on Sarah.Oldcorn@stockton.gov.uk or 01642527905
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