Administration Apprentice

Are you someone who prefers to learn whilst working and wants to gain a Nationally recognised qualification? If yes, we are proud to announce that we are looking for our seventh consecutive administration apprentice to work within the Low Secure Forensic and Learning Disability Service in Dartford. This is a great opportunity to work within a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ service gaining valuable knowledge and skills that will give you an excellent start to any future career; two of our previous apprentice’s have gone on to secure jobs within the NHS after completing their apprenticeship and two have been successfully employed by other organisations

We are looking to recruit someone who has the drive and determination to succeed, who is eager to learn from others and gain valuable knowledge and experience within the workplace. We ideally require someone who likes to work and be part of a team, wants to grow in confidence and learn more about working within the NHS.

The apprentice role will form part of the overall administration team that support the multi-disciplinary team for the Low Secure Forensic & Learning Disability Service, which specialises in the assessment and treatment of male adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting, in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviours. Some of our patients may also have a learning disability.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

The apprentice role will form part of the overall administration team that support the multi-disciplinary team for the Low Secure Forensic & Learning Disability Service, which specialises in the assessment and treatment of male adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting, in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviours. Some of our patients may also have a learning disability.

To provide an efficient and effective clerical and administrative support service to a designated team in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

To communicate with staff, managers and clients, both written and verbally in a professional, sensitive and courteous manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To attend regular meetings with the supervisor and assessor and attend training sessions leading to an Apprenticeship in Customer Service

The role will be varied according to ability and will be mainly based in a reception area and the wider administration team office.

Whilst doing the apprenticeship you will receive regular support and guidance from both your external learning provider together with a supervisor and separate mentor from within the service. The hours of work will be 09:00 am to 5:00 pm.