Apprentice Business Administration (Children's Services)

Job Title:Business Support Administration Apprentice - Childrens Services
Salary:National Minimum Wage for Age
Contract Type:Apprenticeship - 21 months
Working Hours:37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Training Provider: South Essex College

About the Department

The Family Support Team (FST)work with families experiencing a range of challenges such as debt domestic violence poor mental or emotional health and substance misuse.

About the Role

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our Family Support Team (FST) in Childrens Services.

This apprenticeship would suit someone looking for a career in Business Administration and an interest in Social Care. It is desirable that you have four GCSEs Grades 2 - 9 (or A*- E) with English and Mathematics being at Grade 4 - 9 (or A*- D) or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications such as BTEC First Certificate/Diploma or any other Level 1 qualifications will also be considered.

The successful applicant would study a Business Administration Apprenticeship at Level 3 provided by South Essex College. You will be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities and support to meet the standards for this level.

As a Business Support Administration Apprentice you willbe responsible for:

• Monitoring a generic FST inbox
• Answering telephone calls
• Tracking data such as passports birth certificates and meetings
• Supporting with ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Opportunity to shadow and minute-take Childrens Services meetings

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who:

• Is committed to complete their full Apprenticeship
• Brings new ideas to the team
• Is professional
• Is willing to learn
• Is proactive
• Is highly organised
• Has great communication skills

DBS Check:Not Required for this role.

Benefits of Working with Us

In return you will receive regular support and ongoing training opportunities.

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments workbooks online training etc. as required by the qualification.

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):4th February 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):22nd February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Joanna Eve - Business Support Supervisor

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