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HR Apprentice
Equal Lives - Ipswich
Job details: Full-time | Apprenticeship
£12.21 an hour
Benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Qualifications
Human resources
Full job description
Job Overview
Do you have a passion for learning and supporting disabled people to live independently? If yes, this could be the role for you!
The successful candidate will be a part of an excellent team of people who support disabled people to live independent lives. This is an exciting opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst simultaneously gaining insight of the Human Resources sector.
You will be supporting Disabled People who employ their own Personal Assistants or Support Workers. This includes creating job descriptions on their behalf , supporting with their interview processes, creating employment documents and supporting them to be a fair and lawful employer.
On completion of the apprenticeship you will have a qualification in Human Resources and will have gained knowledge and experience supporting Disabled People, while working for an organisation fighting for social change.
Responsibilities
- Attending Apprenticeship workshops and 1-1s with your Apprenticeship assessor. This supports with monitoring your progress and developing your knowledge and understanding to gain the Level 3 HR Support qualification.
- Supporting service users with recruiting a suitable PA/ Support Worker from start-finish. This includes creating a tailored job description, placing job adverts on job boards and through social media, shortlisting candidates, supporting service users with interviewing and creating employment documents such as contracts and job offer letters. This support extends to the lifecycle of the employment and empowering service users to ensure that their experience of being an employer runs smoothly.
- Providing advice to service users to answer their queries regarding
their personal budgets, Direct Payments and HR matters. This is completed through a variety of office-based contact methods, supporting them to make independent and informed decisions. - Completing accurate and current records on our client base system whilst demonstrating confidentiality and understanding the importance of our Data Protection policies. This is put into practice within every aspect of the role and is paramount to protect our service users and their safety.
- Liaising with external organisations and Social Workers to support with the management of Service Users’ direct payments and to complete basic calculations relating to personal budgets and the maintenance of direct payments.
While working with us you will also be expected to adhere to Equal Lives policies and procedures, take part in organisational culture and be committed to reducing and breaking down barriers to independence for Disabled People.
During the apprenticeship you’ll work with the team who will support you, mentor you and share their knowledge and expertise with you.
Visit our website for full details or apply on the apprenticeship site below:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000332822
https://www.equallives.org.uk/workforus
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: SIL apprentice
Expected start date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 08/08/2025
Salary
£12.21 / hour
Location
This job is located in Ipswich
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