Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

This is a development role with the Apprentice working towardsAdministration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

The Apprentice will undertake a period of 21 months training, under the direction and supervision of a member of the team.

They will undertake: Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with MBKB training to complete all work based and academic elements to progress through the programme.

Once the Apprentice has:

Successfully completed the Apprenticeship Programme (including the End Point Assessment (EPA)

Achieved all work based competencies, including professional and performance measures

Met all the academic requirements

Has confirmation of the professional award/registration

They will be offered a substantive Admin Officer/ Safeguarding Officer post.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19(25) Growing Healthy Team / Safeguarding Team.Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Band 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the programme

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3344R

Job locations

Thornaby Family Hub

Tedder Avenue

Stockton

TS17 9JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Katherine Richards Admin Manager on 07392 194152 / katherine.richards@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Katherine Richards Admin Manager on 07392 194152 / katherine.richards@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential and Desireable

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Hold level 2 qualification in a written subject
  • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern.
  • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Demonstrates care and compassion
  • Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
  • Good organisational skills
  • Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice.

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience
Person Specification

Essential and Desireable

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Hold level 2 qualification in a written subject
  • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern.
  • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Demonstrates care and compassion
  • Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
  • Good organisational skills
  • Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice.

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thornaby Family Hub

Tedder Avenue

Stockton

TS17 9JP


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thornaby Family Hub

Tedder Avenue

Stockton

TS17 9JP


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Katherine Richards

katherine.richards@nhs.net

07392194152

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Band 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the programme

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3344R

Job locations

Thornaby Family Hub

Tedder Avenue

Stockton

TS17 9JP


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