Housing Solutions Apprentice

Post Number:
50001002
Salary:
£10,158.72 per annum
Hours:
37 hours per week
Closing Date:
April 1, 2024
Interview Date:

As a level 2 apprentice, you will learn to deal with a variety of admin duties including dealing with contact from the public in person, via telephone and email, maintaining online records, and contact with housing providers.

What you will do in your working day

  • Answering emails and phone calls from members of the public who are making general or specific enquiries relating to homelessness.
  • Providing administrative support to the appointment booking and triage part of the team.
  • Updating excel spreadsheets and maintaining online housing records.

This role is within a high pressured environment so the applicant should be able to work productively under pressure and be able to keep emotions under control during difficult situations.  They should have a positive outlook to work and be able to handle criticism well and learn from it.

The training you will be getting

The Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard at Level 2 combines the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the standard and includes functional skills in maths and English.

Delivery will be in the workplace with an assessor or coach through a combination of assessing, coaching, training and mentoring.

The minimum duration on the apprenticeship is 12 months, with an additional 3 months for an externally assessed end point assessment.

A total of 15 months plus functional skills if required. Prior learning and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Further information on the standard can be viewed here - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/customer-service-practitioner-v1-1

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

There are many opportunities for progression within Tendring District Council - many apprentices stay within the department they undertake their apprenticeship with others apply for positions and work in other departments.  Many apprentices also progress onto a higher apprenticeship.

More information

Job Description - Housing Solutions Apprentice

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