Work Experience Bulletin

1. Work Experience Bulletin

2. Work Experience at Doncaster Council Work experience placements are an ideal way for people to gain an understanding of the world of work and to develop a range of skills and knowledge which they will find invaluable in their future. Right now is a great time to be a part of Doncaster Council, we are passionate about our place and we firmly believe we have one of the strongest propositions in the country. Building on the strengths of being the UK’s best connected location, Doncaster is transforming the way it looks and feels. Anyone considering work experience with our council can look forward to working with a confident, ambitious organisation with big plans to develop further and deliver for our residents, workforce and visitors. Here at Doncaster Council we appreciate the value that work experience placements have on our organisation and that is why we are constantly striving to improve what we offer. This is evident in being awarded a gold accolade by a quality standard organisation called Fair Train for our work experience placement scheme.

3. If you are interested in any of the work experience placements listed, please follow the process below.If you cannot find an opportunity you are interested in within this bulletin, please complete an application form, specifying what you are interested in and we will try our best to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: work experience placements are very popular, so we recommend that you contact us at least eight weeks before you would like the placement to start.Whilst many of our work placements with Doncaster Council are available throughout the year, they are however offered on a first come, first served basis. Placements detailed may become unavailable at any time. In this instance, theHuman Resources & Organisational Development (HR & OD) team will work with you to find a suitable alternative placement, where this is possible. Step 1 – Make a note of the opportunity title and dates you are requesting work experience for Step 2 – Please complete the work experience application form, (found as an attachment next to the bulletin) and return to HR & OD team by emailing WEPRequests@doncaster.gov.uk Step 3 - Once your request has been received, your application will be forwarded to the manager for consideration. Please note: some placements are very popular and may already be allocated to another student, or the service may not be able to provide work placements at certain times of the year. In this instance, you will be supported in finding a suitable alternative. Step 4 – The relevant manager will be in touch to discuss you application and arrange an informal interview, this may be via telephone or face to face, to find out more about you and why you are interested in the placement and also for you to ask any questions about the opportunity. If successful, next steps will be discussed, i.e. work placement agreement, first day arrangements etc. Step 5 - Once your placement is complete, feedback is welcomed via the work experience feedback form (found as an attachment next to the bulletin). This is to assist the HR & OD team in developing the Work Experience programme for the future.

4. Craft Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Joiner • Tasks include: Assist and observe: • Installation of first fix joinery (flooring, roofing, stairs and stud partitions). • Installation of second fix joinery (fitting doors, kitchens, skirting boards and architrave). • Manufacture of joinery items in the joiners workshop. • Skills required: Basic joinery skill or an interest in learning joinery skills. • Duration: One day a week over a 1–3 month period or 2–4 week block release or to suit candidate.

5. Craft Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Bricklayer • Tasks include: Assist and observe: • Excavation and laying of footing’s, concrete ramp’s and paths. • Building of single block/brick and cavity block/brick wall structures. • Repairs and pointing of brickwork and stonework. • Modification and demolition of various masonry structures. • Skills required: Basic bricklaying skill or an interest in learning bricklaying skills. • Duration: One day a week over a 1–3 month period or 2–4 week block release or to suit candidate.

6. Craft Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Plumber • Tasks include: Assist and observe: • Installing sanitary equipment and wet room bathrooms. • Repairing existing plumbing equipment and domestic pipework. • Skills required: Basic plumbing skill or an interest in learning. • Duration: One day a week over a 1–3 month period or 2–4 week block release.

7. Craft Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Heating Engineer/ Pipe Fitter • Tasks include: Assist and observe: • Installing commercial heating, hot and cold pipework, radiators, heaters and valves. • Installation of commercial boiler rooms. • Maintenance, servicing and fault finding in commercial buildings. • Skills required: Basic pipe fitting skills or an interest in learning • Duration: One day a week over a 1-3 month period or 2–4 week block release.

8. Craft Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Electrical work experience • Tasks include: Assist and observe: • Installation of all types of electrical works which will include rewiring fire alarm installs, smart lighting, mains up grades. • All types of electrical maintenance/emergency repairs. • Skills required: Interest of learning, and basic understanding of Health & Safety. • Duration:2-4 week block

9. Office Based Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Financial Management • Tasks include: • Work within different financial management teams to learn about the Council, the diverse range of services it provides and how the organisation is financed and governed. • Participate in training sessions revolving around the key aspects of financial management. • Be involved in ongoing projects, including discussions, how decisions are made and projects managed. • Help design, shape or review a process to improve our service. • Improve your understanding of the Councils key financial statements and see the differences between public and private sector accounting. • Skills Required: Good communication skills and spreadsheet skills. An interest in financial management in the public sector. • Dates of Placements: 1st-5th July, 16th-20th September, 24th-28thFebruary – Please note that you must state the placement date for which you are applying for on your application form. All completed application forms will be sent for consideration two weeks prior to the placement start dates. • Duration:1 week block with the opportunity to return

10. Office Based Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Human Resources & Organisational Development • Tasks include: • Work across the Human Resources & Organisational Development teams to get a flavour of the services we offer within the Council. • Shadow in various meetings and take meeting notes. • Be involved in ongoing projects, including discussions, how decisions are made and projects managed. • Improve your understanding of Human Resources & Organisational Development. • Attend any relevant training opportunities. • Skills Required: Good communication skills and ICT skills. An interest in Human Resources and Organisational Development and learning. • Duration: 1 week block

11. Customer Service Opportunity • Work Experience Opportunity: Libraries • Tasks include: • Introduced to a computerised library system including the use of Council’s Internet and all aspects of work in a library. • Shelf tidying including putting books in order daily and filing returned stock back onto shelves. • Assist customers with issues, discharge and renewal of items and collecting fines when required. • Assist with customer enquiries face to face by telephone and email. • Assist customers in the selection of books. • Assist customers with basic ICT. • Skills required: Good communication skills and basic ICT skills. An interest in learning and libraries • Duration: To be discussed at interview

12. Office Based Opportunity – in residential setting • Work Experience Opportunity: Amersall Court residential home • Tasks include: - • Dealing with both internal customers and external customers either on the phone, by email or in person. • Ordering equipment. • Liaising with internal and external companies with regards to repairs and maintenance of the building/equipment/appliances. • Replying to emails as and when received and finding out information for managers and service managers. • Taking team meeting minutes and typing them up. • Making appointments for residents such as dental checks, eye tests, doctors’ appointments and hospital appointments. Informing the bungalows, booking transport/taxis if necessary. • General administrative tasks as and when required. • Skills required: Good communication and ICT skills. An interest in learning. • Duration:1-2 week block • This work experience opportunity involves working around vulnerable adults and would therefore require a DBS check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check