Business Administration Apprentice

Fixed Term 18 - 20 Months (Apprenticeship)

ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER

Who are we: Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in‑house facilities and rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED. Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10‑17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts.

The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their education and training in vocational skills and life skills.

The Role: As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will be a key member of the Atkinson Business Support Team, providing administrative assistance across residential care, education, and management functions within the home. This varied role will support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the service through tasks such as maintaining confidential records, processing documentation, responding to enquiries, and assisting with the coordination of visitors, communications, and general office activities as required.

Working in a busy and rewarding environment, you will develop a broad range of business administration skills while supporting colleagues who make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable young people. This apprenticeship offers structured training, practical workplace experience, and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while contributing to a Good OFSTED‑rated service.

Useful information: You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Leave entitlement will be 26 days plus Bank Holidays. Interview Date: 27/07/2026.

If you have any questions, please call Jo Lethbridge or Andy Parkins on

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Occupational Group Apprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience
• Salary Details £25,185 - £25,583 per annum
• Job Term Fixed Training / apprenticeship
• Appointment Type Full Time Training / apprenticeship