Aspire Apprentice

1. We are looking for Apprentices to be employed by Aspire Blaenau Gwent and placed with a host manufacturing companies for the duration of the apprenticeship (2-3 years) following a selection process and interview.
2. You will work for the employer and the host employer of the work placement in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of employment and undertake training and attend college courses.
3. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Principal Job Purpose

Responsible to: Aspire Team Host Employer

How does it work?

• Apprentices will be employed by Aspire Blaenau Gwent and are placed with a host manufacturing company for the duration of the apprenticeship (2-3 years) following a selection process and interview.
• A learning pathway is agreed by the Host Company and Apprentice with Coleg Y Cymoedd who is the delivery partner and to whom funding has been allocated.
• Apprentices will be required to rotate amongst employers to fulfil any skills gaps
• Apprentices will be paid above minimum apprenticeship wage

Principal Accountabilities

• Work for the employer and the host employer of the work placement in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of employment.
• Undertake training, attend courses if required, keep records, and undertake the necessary tests that will be determined by the employer/host, employer/training provider/college, and to carry out such work that may be required in order to achieve the selected framework outcomes specified in the apprentice’s personal training plan.
• Attend college courses on the designated days and report any issues of attendance, attainment to the Aspire Team
• Be diligent, punctual and behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct Policy of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and of Health and Safety legislation relating to the apprentice’s responsibilities as an individual.
• Promote at all times the employer’s and host employer’s best interests. To follow work plans and on the job learning at the host employer.
• Work the operational hours at the host employers business as per designated working days
• Ensure that all policies and procedures of the employer and host employer are adhered to including the reporting of sickness absence, lateness, the booking of annual leave and any periods of leave of absence
• Ensure that Individual Learning plan targets are met, this will be monitored within the probationary period
• To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority’s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
• To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.