Apprentice HR Assistant (Employee Relations and Inclusion)

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking to pursue a career in Human Resources in an organisation where you will feel a sense of belonging and inclusion, have the opportunity to grow and develop, feel cared for, valued and supported? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice HR Assistant to join our team and be supported through an apprenticeship route.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a flexible approach, to provide an inclusive and quality administrative support service withinour Employee Relations and Inclusion Teams.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge, enjoy engaging with people and have the drive, flexibility, knowledge and experience required to help us deliver a high level of service, along with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer focused team, then we want to hear from you!

The duration of the apprenticeship is 24 months subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress and following successful completion will be moved into a substantive position. Apprentices will commence on Annex 21 of the salary which is a training wage and to support development in the role, the postholder is required to complete a L3 HR Support Apprenticeship Standard over the period of the apprenticeship. Maths and English is required at GCSE minimum grade C/4 or Level 2 in same subjects.

Main duties of the job

As our Apprentice HR Assistant you will:

Provide administrative support to the Employee Relations and Inclusion Teams.
Provide an initial point of contact for both teams, promptly dealing with telephone enquiries, providing a friendly service.
Work as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues.
Work flexibly and be adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
Plan and organise your own workload.
Demonstrate compassionate and inclusive values.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

24 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Annex 21/National Living Wage

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-1224-69

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Apprentices will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to enable them:

To provide administrative support to the Employee Relations and Inclusion Teams.
To provide an initial point of contact for both teams, promptly dealing with telephone enquiries, providing a friendly service.
To work as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues.
To work flexibly and to be adaptable to the changing needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Apprentices will undertake an initial structured departmental induction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to enable them:

To provide administrative support to the Employee Relations and Inclusion Teams.
To provide an initial point of contact for both teams, promptly dealing with telephone enquiries, providing a friendly service.
To work as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues.
To work flexibly and to be adaptable to the changing needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to complete L3 HR Support Apprenticeship Standard.
Maths and English minimum GCSE C/4 or L2 equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion qualification or relevant
training.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Proven understanding of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion healthcare agenda.
Advanced keyboard skills.
Up to date knowledge of Microsoft office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

Committed to promotion of equality diversity and inclusion.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable administrative experience within an office environment.
Proven ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Experience of working in a role where confidentiality is key.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within an HR department.
Minute taking and audio typing.
Experience of working with diverse staff and communities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willing to complete L3 HR Support Apprenticeship Standard.
Maths and English minimum GCSE C/4 or L2 equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion qualification or relevant
training.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Proven understanding of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion healthcare agenda.
Advanced keyboard skills.
Up to date knowledge of Microsoft office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.