Summary
Join our team as a Business Administrator Apprentice, supporting the Registered Manager to uphold high standards and compliance. Provide reliable admin support, communicate calmly and clearly, assist our care experts, and manage your own workload with confidence and guidance.
Wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 15.30 (30 mins lunch).
30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 9 March 2026
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Are you kind, reliable, and willing to learn? Do you have an interest in the care industry and see yourself progressing in a supportive care environment? Look no further than the Business Administrator Apprentice position at Bluebird Care Gosport.
The Business Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:
Administrative Duties:
* Take calls and record information electronically
* Attend and note take for meetings
* Scan and upload recruitment and training documents
* Upload and update staff files
* Complete compliance audits on staff files
* Prepare onboarding and training packs
Stock Management:
* Maintain the stock levels of PPE, uniform and stationery
* Submit an order form to the finance team
* Order stock, uniform and stationery
Work well as part of the Bluebird Care team:
* Follow Bluebird Care policies, procedures and guidance at all times
* Take part in staff meetings
* Attend training activities, supervisions and appraisal meetings
Where you'll work
Basepoint Business Centre
Aerodrome Road
Gosport
PO12 0FQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PETA LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Care experience or knowledge
* Flexible, adaptable workstyle
* Caring and compassionate
* Highly self-motivated
* Excellent timekeeping
Other requirements
* DBS check required
* Full driving licence
* Applicants must be 18 years of age due to the nature of the role
* All staff are expected to meet regulatory training standards. You will attend the 3-day in-house training to have an awareness of the business and the people we support as well as eLearning modules