JOB TITLE: Safer Communities Admin Apprentice
LOCATION: Spalding and Boston
SALARY: £8 per hour
Start your career creating safer, stronger communities
Are you passionate about making a positive difference and helping people feel safe where they live?
We are recruiting a Safer Communities Administration Apprentice to join the team at South Holland District Council which has been made possible through Pride of Place funding.
However this is more than an apprenticeship – it's the first step in a rewarding career in community safety and local government. As a Safer Communities Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who help tackle anti-social behaviour, support vulnerable residents and develop initiatives that make neighbourhoods safer, stronger places to live.
Through hands-on experience, professional training and mentoring, you'll build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to develop your career within the Communities Service and the wider public sector.
What you'll be doing
As a Safer Communities Apprentice, you'll support the team with a range of activities including:
- Supporting victims of anti-social behaviour
- Maintaining case records and updating information systems
- Working with partner organisations including housing, police and support agencies
- Providing excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders
We're looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills
- Is organised and able to manage their workload
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with people
- Wants to make a difference in local communities
What do you get in return?
- A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification- Level 2 Customer Services Practitioner
- Full support and mentoring from experienced professionals.
- Practical experience in community safety and local government.
- Opportunities to develop a wide range of transferable skills.
- Generous holiday entitlement and local government benefits.
Join Us
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and make a positive impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
Further details can be found by contacting Peter Hunn, Safer Communities Manager (Operations) on 01205 314245 for an informal chat about the role.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
- Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Flu Jabs
- Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
- Flexible Working Policy
- Agile Working Policy*
- Car mileage reimbursement*
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities
- Long Service Recognition*
- Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
