Office Administration Apprentice
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Company: Beda Home Care Ltd t/a Home Instead
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Location: Bedford, MK43 9JB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,704.00 per year
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Sector: Admin/ Office / HR
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Ref: VAC-14002
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/10/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Beda Home Care in Wootton are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Office Administration Apprentice to support their care management team with essential administrative tasks. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a supportive environment while contributing to the smooth running of recruitment and care operations.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - jcarter@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Organised & Detail-Oriented
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain accurate records.
Reliable & Punctual.
Consistently dependable with a strong sense of responsibility.
Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication.
Team Player
Works well with others and supports the wider care team.
Proactive & Self-Motivated
Takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email. Supports the team with compassion.
Adaptable & Flexible
Can adjust to changing priorities and work calmly under pressure.
Professional & Courteous
Represents the organisation positively when dealing with clients, staff, and external contacts.
Skills Required
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
Future Prospects
Future Prospects:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in administration within the care sector. For the right candidate, this role could lead to a permanent position and further development opportunities, including:
Progression into senior administrative or recruitment roles.
Training in care coordination or compliance.
Support with professional qualifications and career development.
We are committed to nurturing talent and helping our team members build fulfilling careers.
Vacancy Detail
Your loved ones deserve personalised, quality, reliable home care, and Home Instead provide experienced Care Professionals who can help them continue to live independently in the place they love. They have helped tens of thousands of families,
Beda Home Care, known as Home Instead in Wootton, Bedfordshire are looking for an apprentice to support the team.
They need a Office Administration Apprentice to support them.
So what will you be doing in this role?
Recruitment Administration:
You will assist with posting job adverts and managing job applications and schedule interviews as well as communicate with candidates.
Maintain recruitment trackers and update candidate records.
Auditing & Compliance:
You will support with internal audits of care documentation and staff files and ensure records are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards.
General Office Duties:
You will be filing and organising physical and digital documents.
Data entry into care management systems and spreadsheets.
Answering and directing telephone calls professionally.
Booking meetings and preparing agendas for the Care Manager.
Supporting with minute-taking and follow-up actions.
Other Information
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.