HR Apprentice

Watford Mencap is a charity providing social care services and support to people with learning disabilities, and their families, in South West Hertfordshire. We are affiliated to Royal Mencap but are a self-funding and independent local charity that has provided services and support to local families for the past 75 years. We enable people with learning disabilities and their families to make the most of life, to enjoy choice and control over their own lives, enabling them to fulfil their life ambitions.

Your working hours and shift pattern will be full-time Monday to Friday (9.00am to 5.00pm). You will be office-based, working in our head office with occasional travel to other sites. 37 hours 30 minutes a week2 yearsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Excellent telephone manner, Able to follow instructions, Maintain confidentiality, Be fair & consistent, Interpersonal skills, An enhanced DBS clearance., 2 satisfactory references., Minimum 6 months’ experience in an office/ reception role, preferably in an HR or recruitment setting. This may have been gained over a variety of settings and periods., Some knowledge of UK employment law, Some knowledge of and interest working in HR, with any related experience (e.g. through education, part-time work, volunteering, or personal projects)., Commitment to our values (welcoming, challenging, inclusive, respectful, progressive).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or higher)
• Maths (grade 4 or higher)

3 GCSEs in:

Desirable qualifications

A'levels or level 3 in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to follow instructions
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be fair & consistent
• Interpersonal skills

Other requirements

• An enhanced DBS clearance.
• 2 satisfactory references.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in an office/ reception role, preferably in an HR or recruitment setting. This may have been gained over a variety of settings and periods.
• Some knowledge of UK employment law
• Some knowledge of and interest working in HR, with any related experience (e.g. through education, part-time work, volunteering, or personal projects).
• Commitment to our values (welcoming, challenging, inclusive, respectful, progressive).

English (grade 4 or higher), Maths (grade 4 or higher), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Excellent telephone manner, Able to follow instructions, Maintain confidentiality, Be fair & consistent, Interpersonal skills, An enhanced DBS clearance., 2 satisfactory references., Minimum 6 months’ experience in an office/ reception role, preferably in an HR or recruitment setting. This may have been gained over a variety of settings and periods., Some knowledge of UK employment law, Some knowledge of and interest working in HR, with any related experience (e.g. through education, part-time work, volunteering, or personal projects)., Commitment to our values (welcoming, challenging, inclusive, respectful, progressive).

After this apprenticeship

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The opportunity to remain in employment in the HR team after completing the apprenticeship.