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Modern Apprentices: 2008 Round

Photo of recent Modern Apprentices at New Charter

My time as a New Charter apprentice has been enjoyable, beneficial and challenging. I have found my work varied and the people here friendly, helpful and easy to approach. I have found New Charter a good company to work for.
Joshua (Plumber)



  Opportunities Available
  Qualifications I could gain
  Pay, Benefits & Training
  Modern Apprentice of the Year
  Previous Apprentices' Comments
  What happens next

Note:

The Recruitment round for 2008 has now ended.

 

What are apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are a high quality work based training programme, they give you the opportunity to earn whilst learning new skills and gaining knowledge and qualifications.

Who can do an apprenticeship?

Anyone can take part in an apprenticeship as long as you are not taking part in full time education.

GCSE’s are desirable for entry in to the scheme, although not essential, as apprenticeships are not just based on academic achievement.  Demonstrating you keenness to work and learn also counts.

Apprenticeships are not for everyone, and you will need to decide if you are able to successfully juggle work and study.



What opportunities are available:

A. Skilled Trades:
Opportunities as follows

 Painter and Decorator
 [Click on this link to view the Painter & Decorator Job Profile ]
[NB.: Other trades opportunities may also be available.
Details will be released later.]

B. Administrative opportunities in various areas of the business.
[Click on this link to view the Administration Job Profile ]

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What qualifications could you gain?
The apprenticeship scheme will lead to a National Vocational Qualification (NVQs), Key Skills and a technical certificate.

NVQs

These are achieved through assessment and training in the workplace. As nationally recognised qualifications employers and academic institutions accept them. If you complete an apprenticeship you will gain a NVQ Level 2.

Key Skills Qualifications

All apprentices have the opportunity to improve their key skills in areas such as communication, team work, problem solving, improving own learning, information technology and number work

Technical Certificates

These focus on the knowledge, theory and understanding that underpin the NVQ competencies, and they may also include wider aspects of the chosen occupation.

Pay, Benefits and Training:

In your first year your pay will be £6,384 per annum, this will be reviewed in line with the statutory rates recommended by the government.


Core Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 22 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays
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spacer at 20 small blue bullet Well developed procedures to provide for equality of opportunity and a working
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Family Friendly

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Health and Fitness

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Flexible Benefits

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Lifestyle Discounts

 Discounts on 1000’s of products and services in the following areas:
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 Training:

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spacer at 20 small blue bullet Full on the job training and in addition you will have the opportunity to participate
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Our Modern Apprentices of the Year,
2006-07, pictured with:
Martin Frost, Group Director of Finance & Deputy Group Chief Executive;
and Ged Cooney, Chair of New Charter Housing Trust Ltd
     


An annual award is held in the autumn, the modern apprentice of the year is awarded £300. There are also additional awards of £100 for excellence in:
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What do our current Modern Apprentices say?


Having the chance of being able to work here at New Charter Housing Trust has been a great experience. I have met lots of people and they are all very friendly which makes it easier to learn and work together.
Abbey (Revenues)

Working at New Charter has given me lots of experiences, it is fun and enjoyable to work here and everyone is very kind and supportive to you. I have made a lot of friends while working here and I love it. New Charter will also provide you with any training that you want and supports you all the way.
Kerry (Relets)

Working as a Modern apprentice at New Charter has been an enjoyable experience for me. It has helped me build my confidence as an individual through meeting new people and facing new challenges every day. The training provided is very beneficial as well as being fun. I would recommend this great company to any person wanting to take up an apprenticeship.
Nurun (Support Services)

Being a Modern Apprentice at New Charter has provided me with the experience and knowledge of working within an office environment whilst learning at the same time. This itself will provide me with essential skills needed to gain a promising career.
Stephanie (Legal Services)


Interested?

Follow the link at the  top to register or alternatively call in to one of our advice centres at Ashton under Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge or Hyde, or contact your local connexions.

Selection

All applicants will undergo a series of assessments which will enable us to assess your ability to complete the modern apprenticeship programme. As a result, applicants who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend an interview.

Timetable:

Stage   Date
Advertisement   1st April 2008
Closing Date for all applications   16th May 2008
Selection Tests   June [dates to be confirmed]
Interviews   July [dates to be confirmed]
Start date   September [dates to be confirmed]
   

 

 

 

New Charter owns and manages nearly 15,000 properties across Tameside. Working closely with customers and others to provide safe, comfortable affordable homes; we are now looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join the team. If you think you have got what it takes we would love to hear from you.


Joining us, you will receive:

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You can expect an organisation practicing significant personal, professional and organisational development.

New Charter is working towards becoming an Employer of Choice.

 

If you have seen a job advertised with New Charter Housing Trust Group which is not listed above, you can request a job application pack by going to the the online form on the 'Contact Us' page, or from here.


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