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Business Administration Apprenticeship
Job Description
Embarking on an Apprenticeship with First City offers an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to kick-start your career!
This role is ideal for someone leaving education who is eager to grow and make a positive impact on others. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in the health and social care field, deepening your knowledge and skills while laying the groundwork for a rewarding future career.
First City Care Group is committed to delivering outcome-focused support, putting emphasis on individuals' abilities and aspirations. We believe in empowering those we support to achieve their goals beyond traditional care models. As the Lead Provider for North and East Isle of Wight, we are proud to work in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council to provide domiciliary care for local residents, including those discharged from hospital.
We are seeking a Brokerage Officer Apprentice to join our established team, whilst undertaking a Business Administration course to compliment learning within this position. In this dynamic role, you will facilitate the transfer of care from acute settings to the community and broker care packages across the Isle of Wight and Swindon. Working closely with our commissioning and contract team at our head office in Swindon, where we also deliver a lead provider contract, you'll ensure that care packages meet the needs of service users while maintaining strong relationships with our partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Broker Care Packages: Source and manage packages of care with partner organizations in the Isle of Wight and Swindon.
- Capacity Management: Maintain market supply, coordinating changes and identifying emerging capacity needs.
- Service User Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care.
- Contract Management: Support contract reviews, manage invoice queries, and contribute to the quality assurance process.
- Safeguarding & Risk: Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and contribute to service user risk assessments. Maintain integrity when dealing with confidential matters & Adhere to company policies
- Communication: Collaborate with care teams, ensuring accurate and sensitive information sharing in line with data protection regulations.
Skills :
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Be willing to support with advocating for patients and make informed decisions based on best practices.
- Be willing to learn safeguarding processes and risk assessments.
Requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Must have at least a grade C or 4 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or willing to undertake Functional Skills as part of the course
- Have an understanding and/or interest of the health and social care sector
- Complete course work on time and to a high standard and Produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off of assessments completed
Desirable:
- Health and social care qualification (GCSE or equivalent)
Duration:
The Apprenticeship will take between 12 - 18 months to complete
Courses available Business Administration Level 2 and 3 depending previous qualifications
Salary: £13,312 per annum, for the 1st year - Rate will be assessed after a year.
Location: Swindon and remote working
Hours: 08.30am -17.00pm. Monday - Friday
Some flexibility in hours may be required to suit the needs of the business.
Why Join Us?
At First City, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives. You'll work in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and career development is encouraged.
This position may be closed sooner if a suitable candidate is appointed
ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
SIMILAR JOBS
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Support Worker For Young Adults
We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team, providing essential support to young adults. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about helping others and enjoy engaging with young adults in a positive and encouraging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support young adults in various activities, including walks and outings.
- Accompany young adults to local events and recreational activities.
- Promote independence while ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Provide a positive, respectful, and nurturing environment.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young adults in your care.
- Varying levels of personal care
Hours Available: 2 - 4 hours Blocks, between 3 PM - 9 PM, Weekends 7am - 2:30pm and/or 2:30pm -11pm
Pay Rate: £11.44
Ideal Candidate:
- A caring and patient individual, eager to make a positive difference in the lives of young adults.
- Someone who enjoys being active and engaging in outdoor activities.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communicator, with a focus on understanding and meeting the needs of each young adult.
- Past experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Meet Our Values:
- Respect: We treat every individual with dignity and respect, valuing their uniqueness.
- Empathy: We listen and offer a caring approach to support young adults through their challenges.
- Commitment: We are dedicated to providing the best possible care, ensuring young adults feel safe, valued, and empowered.
At First City we offer the following benefits:
- Welcoming colleagues and a supportive office team with an open door approach
- 28 Days Holiday pro rata
- Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
- Free uniform
- Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to company pool car
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
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Domiciliary Care Assistant Swindon
Working in the community as a care assistant means you will need to be quick thinking, kind hearted and put the people we support first promoting their independence with a person centred approach.
Rate: £13.04 35p Mileage
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or above in Health and Social Care.
We are a friendly, local, family run homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.
This role will involve:
- Supporting people in the local community to live independently at home.
- Support customers with their day to day routine;
- Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, continence care
- Helping with mobility
- Administering medication,
- Preparing meals
- Light domestic tasks
- Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.
First City Group are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients.
If you have experience as a Care Assistant/ Support Worker we would love to hear from you.
However, experience isn't necessary, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as well as commitment for morning shifts, evenings and some weekend commitment.
First City Group are proud to support the local community, operating in and around Swindon, including but not limited to; West Swindon, North Swindon, Town Centre, Wroughton, Chiseldon and Highworth.
Hours Available:
Morning shifts - 7am - 2:30pm
Evening shifts - 2:30pm - 11pm
Monday - Sundays
Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends
At First City we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary (Guaranteed hours available T&C's apply)
- Welcoming colleagues and a supportive office team with an open door approach
- 28 Days Holiday pro rata
- Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
- Free uniform
- Paid 35p per mile between calls
- Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to company pool car
What our carers feel about being in this role:
"I like engaging with the clients and providing care that is beneficial to their needs and in their own setting."
"I took a break from care and explored other careers but have come back as that is what I enjoy and find it very fulfilling."
"I like being an important part of a clients daily routine and also seeing different people's faces and the flexibility with First City."
"Working with First City helped me understand how community care worked and what happens when a person is discharge from hospital back to their own homes"
Please use the below link that will take you to our website where you will find more information.
Kind, personalised care for a happy, fulfilling life. (firstcitynursing.co.uk)
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or Above in health and social care.
If you apply for this role and you are not suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties, multiple applications are not required.
This role is NOT open to applications from those who reside outside the UK. Should you apply for this role and be found to live outside the UK, your application will be rejected.
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Evening & Weekends Domiciliary Care Assistant Swindon
Are you a compassionate and quick-thinking individual looking to make a real difference in the community? Join us as a Care Assistant, where your commitment to supporting others will help people live independently at home. We are seeking candidates who are available for evening and weekend shifts to ensure we provide the best care to our clients.
Rate: £13.04 35p Mileage
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or above in Health and Social Care.
We are a friendly, family-run homecare provider that believes in putting employees first. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting people in the local community to live independently at home.
- Assisting with personal care, including showering, bathing, and continence care.
- Helping with mobility and administering medication.
- Preparing meals and assisting with light domestic tasks.
- Providing care based on individual needs outlined in person-centred support plans.
What We're Looking For:
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
- Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is welcome but not required-full training is provided.
Hours Available:
- Evening Shifts: 2:30pm - 11pm
- Evening Shifts: 6pm - 11pm
- Weekend Shifts: 7am - 2:30pm and/or 2:30pm -11pm
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (Guaranteed hours available T&C's apply)
- 28 Days Holiday pro-rata
- Paid induction training and shadow shifts
- Free uniform
- Paid 35p per mile between calls
- Additional industry-recognized training and career progression opportunities
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to company pool car
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Refer a friend scheme
What our carers say:
- "I enjoy being part of my clients' daily routines, and the evening and weekend shifts work perfectly with my schedule."
- "I find this role so fulfilling. The flexibility with evening and weekend hours means I can balance my other commitments while doing something I love."
- "Working with First City has given me the training and confidence to make a positive impact in the community."
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and have the availability to work evenings and weekends, we'd love to hear from you!Visit firstcitynursing.co.uk for more details and to apply.
Kind, personalised care for a happy, fulfilling life.
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING.
Please Note: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or above in Health and Social Care. If you are not suitable for this role, a member of our team may direct you to a different opportunity, which may affect the pay rate and duties. No need for multiple applications. This role is not open to applicants residing outside the UK.
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