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Customer Service Apprentice

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Derby Homes as a Customer Service Apprentice. The Customer Service apprenticeship is ideal for those who take pride in dealing with people and will benefit someone who wants to pursue a career in customer service. You will be dealing with all housing enquiries.

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year

Working week

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday. 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Expected duration

1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date

03-09-2025

Date posted

07-02-2025

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate

Reference number

1000301623

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • To actively participate in an organised programme of training leading towards the achievement of Customer Service Practitioner Level 2
  • Contributing to effective provision of front-line services in a call centre environment; providing first line of enquiry on Derby Homes services
  • Dealing with all housing enquiries
  • Maintaining accurate customer records using computer systems
  • Record keeping and system updating
  • Dealing with confidential information
  • Listen attentively to customer requirements, asking pertinent questions to establish facts in order to gain a full understanding of the customer’s needs
  • You will maintain evidence in a personal online portfolio in a format which meets the awarding body requirements.
  • Take an active part in meetings with assessors and provide evidence of tasks as requested
  • Undertake the training required to enable you to carry out the duties contained within this job description

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprneticeship Standard:

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There is no guarantee of a permanent position at the end of the Apprenticeship, however opportunities and vacancies will arise which Apprentices can apply for

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk. Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

About the employer

Derby Homes Limited is an arm's length management organisation (ALMO) created by Derby City Council to manage, maintain and improve its council houses and estates. The organisation is non-profit making and it does not pay dividends to any shareholders. It is 100% owned and controlled by Derby City Council. Our mission statement is "To deliver a high quality housing service for Derby."

Employer

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

https://www.derbyhomes.org/

Address

839 London Road
Alvaston
Derby

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Customer service practitioner (level 2)