Apprenticeships at West Berkshire Council
Please find below details of the apprentice scheme at West Berkshire Council, in partnership with West Berkshire Training Consortium (WBTC). Further details regarding apprenticeships can be found below and also at www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
The next round of apprentice recruitment has now started, a list of roles available can be seen below. These roles will be available for you to apply for until Sunday 16th June at midnight, all are fixed term for one year.
Business and Administration Apprenticeships...
Apprentice Communications Assistant
Apprentice Children's Centre Administrator
Apprentice Administrator - Education
Apprentice Receptionist - Phoenix Centre
Apprentice Home Care Administrator
Apprentice Shared Lives Administrator
Apprentice Administrator - Maximising Independence
Apprentice Administrator - Access for All
Health and Social Care Apprenticeships...
Apprentice Care Assistant - NoTrees
Apprentice Care Assistant - Chestnut Walk
Apprentice Care Assistant - Walnut Close
Apprentice Care Assistant - Willows Edge
Apprentice Care Assistant - Hungerford Resource Centre
Apprentice Care Assistant - Phoenix Centre
Apprentice Care Assistant - Greenfield Resource Centre
PLEASE NOTE - due to government funding, West Berkshire Council will only be accepting applications from those aged 16 - 18 on 1st October 2013.
Once the closing date has been reached, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Friday 5th July at the Council Offices, Market Street. Further details will be provided. Following this, each Recruiting Manager will choose applicants to interview. Start dates will vary but will be during August and September.
Apply online (full job descriptions for each post are also available here) - Current Vacancies at West Berkshire Council
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a combination of employment and training for anyone above the age of 16, however the posts at West Berkshire Council are only available to those aged 16-18. At West Berkshire Council the off-the-job training is provided by West Berkshire Training Consortium or Newbury College. All apprentices follow a framework which covers the core skills needed for the sector and occupation..
Who Are They For?
Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years-old whether you are just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. You just need to be living in England and not taking part in full-time education. Due to government funding available, West Berkshire Council will only be accepting applications from those aged under 19 on 1st October 2013.
How long does an Apprenticeship take?
From August 2012 all apprenticeships must last for at least 12 months. At West Berkshire Council your contract will be fixed term for 12 months.
Apprenticeships at West Berkshire Council
Our Apprenticeship scheme offers a structured programme that takes you through the skills you need to do a job well. There are targets and checks to make sure that we are supporting you and you are making progress.
As an employee you will be in employment for most of your time as most training takes place on the job. The rest usually takes place at a local college or a specialist training organisation.
Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. Because Apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career.
Once you are employed at West Berkshire Council you will have a variety of opportunities available to you, including in-house training and development alongside your Apprenticeship, and the ability to apply for any internal vacancies advertised.
If you have any queries regarding apprenticeships please contact recruitment@westberks.gov.uk.
