Business Administration/Care Coordinator Apprentice
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Company: PREMIER COMMUNITY CARE LTD
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Location: BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6XB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000034290
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Application Deadline Date: 16/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.
Brief Description
The apprentice will support the smooth running of the care service through administrative assistance while gaining hands-on experience across all areas of the business.
This role is designed as a development pathway, providing structured learning and practical exposure to enable progression into a Care Coordinator position.
Training to be Provided
All delivered in the workplace with monthly assessor visits.
Future Prospects
This role is designed as a development pathway, providing structured learning and practical exposure to enable progression into a Care Coordinator position.
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities
1. Administration Support
- Assist with general office duties including filing, data entry, scanning, and record maintenance
- Answer telephone calls and respond to email enquiries in a professional manner
- Maintain accurate service user and staff records in line with GDPR requirements
- Support with updating care management systems and rotas
2. Care Coordination Support
- Assist in preparing staff rotas and schedules under supervision
- Monitor call logs, missed calls, and report any concerns
- Support communication between care staff, service users, and families
- Help ensure continuity of care through effective coordination
3. Compliance & Quality
- Support the maintenance of compliance records (training, DBS, right to work, etc.)
- Assist with audits and quality checks of care documentation
- Ensure records are accurate, up-to-date, and meet regulatory standards (e.g., CQC requirements)
4. Learning & Development
- Rotate through different areas of the business to gain a full understanding of operations, including:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Scheduling and care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Client communication
- Complete assigned apprenticeship coursework and training modules
- Shadow experienced team members to develop knowledge of care service delivery
5. Team Support
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Provide support to the wider team during busy periods
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities