Business Support Intern – Autism Internship Programme job with Essex County Council

Business Support Intern – Autism Internship Programme

Fixed Term, Full Time

up to £22,361 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 18th June 2023

Are you an Autistic individual looking for a career opportunity?

Do you want to work for a supportive organisation that values your strengths and wants to see you succeed?

This could be your chance to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team!

Essex County Council are looking for an Intern within Business Support . The internship will be for 20 weeks and will primarily be based in one of our North Essex offices. As the internship progresses there may be an opportunity for hybrid working.

As an Intern, you will be supported during your time with us by your work buddies who will be on-hand to advise and guide you in your new role. You will also be supported and invited to regular check-ins with the Entry to Work Team.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader; we’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

The Internship will start late September 2023.

Benefits:

A working pattern centered around your needs
Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options
Wide range of learning and development opportunities
IT equipment and home-working equipment provided
26 days annual leave + bank holidays (Pro Rata)
Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
Access to our Health & Wellbeing Platform with Lifeworks

What our previous Interns said about their experience:

“I like how understood I was and how well I was listened to.”

“I was really happy with all the steps of my first day and I felt looked after.”

“Thank you for being the best employers I have ever worked for.”

Essential Requirements for the role:

You have a primary diagnosis of Autism
You are aged 18 or over at the start of the internship
You are a UK resident/have the right to work in the UK.
You are available to work for at least 18 hours per week, for 20 weeks from late September 2023.
English and Maths at Grace A*-C (or 4-9) or English & Maths Functional Skills at Level 2 or equivalent by experience

About You:

You will have:

An interest in customer service or administration. (Previous work or volunteer experience working within the role or environment would be beneficial, but not essential as full training and support will be provided).
Experience of working with IT systems including Microsoft Office applications, and willingness to learn new systems important.

About the Role:

The role will be extremely rewarding if you have an interest in office administration, enjoy helping people and being part of a supportive team. This is an exciting role and is perfect for someone considering a career in Administration and Local Government.

What will you be doing?

Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will deliver effective administrative support and a high-quality partner experience to a range of areas across the council. You will deliver a flexible and agile support service, seeking opportunities to develop your skills, capabilities and knowledge.

Some of the tasks you may do are:

Research
Scanning and uploading paperwork to case management systems
Closing digital and paper files (archiving)
Attending meetings with colleagues and customers
Preparing financial paperwork
Preparing and sending mail merge correspondence
Creating and managing data within excel spreadsheets
Creating surveys and questionnaires
Shadowing reception duties
Shadowing note taking at meetings
Creating logs and genograms
Distributing and organising post
Interpreter bookings for colleagues

As the Internship develops, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and full training and support will be given.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

To read more about us please visit:

People & Transformation :

Entry to Work:

How to apply

Before applying, please ensure that you meet the following criteria:

You are autistic
You are aged 18 or over at the start of the internship.
You are a UK resident/have the right to work in the UK.

Application Deadline:18th June 2023

Interviews: To ensure that we match your aspirations with our roles there will be an informal pre-interview video chat between 12th- 30th June. Following the informal chat if you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to an in-person interview between 10th-14th July.

Placement start date: September 2023

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional Information:

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If you have queries on this role or require further information, please email: [email protected]

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