Overview
Administrative Assistant, Apprenticeship – Temporary Jobs in Barry, UK at Vale of Glamorgan Council
Position: Administrative Assistant, Apprenticeship up to 1 Year- Temporary / Fixed Term
About The Role
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team where you’ll learn as you go and build real experience in a busy office environment that supports both Direct Payments and wider commissioning and corporate functions.
Day to day, you can expect to be:
- Helping the Community Care Finance and Direct Payments teams with a range of admin and financial support tasks
- Supporting the administration of Direct Payments packages
- Speaking with social workers, personal assistants, care providers, and service users by phone, email, and letter
- Supporting the setup and administration of care packages
- Assisting with monitoring information, attendance registers and vacancy lists
- Supporting DBS administration and workforce communications
- Helping to process invoices and payments linked to care services
- Maintaining accurate spreadsheets, databases and records
- Assisting with basic financial tasks, including raising invoices
- Supporting provider records, contracts and insurance information
- Pulling together information and data to help the team make informed decisions
Alongside this, you’ll be learning about the wider responsibilities that come with working in a public service environment, including safeguarding, data protection, equality, and health and safety.
About You
You don’t need previous office experience – what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.
This role could be a great fit if you are someone who:
- Enjoys being organised and keeping things in order
- Communicates well with others
- Feels comfortable speaking to people in a professional and friendly way
- Has an eye for detail and takes pride in doing things properly
- Is interested in starting a career in administration, finance, or public services
- Is motivated by the idea of learning on the job while working towards a qualification
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t just a job; it’s a structured start to your career.
- A recognised qualification while you work
- Hands‑on experience in a real working environment
- Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues who want you to succeed
- The chance to build confidence and skills that open future doors
- Real opportunities to progress into administration, finance, or wider council services
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Title: Administrative Assistant, Apprenticeship – Temporary
Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council
Location: Barry, UK
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