This scheme gives Care Leavers the opportunity to apply for 12-month paid internships in the Civil Service. You don’t need any qualifications to apply; you just need to be a Care Leaver aged between 18 and 30 years old.
The internships provide exciting opportunities to experience working in central Government and the chance to gain skills that will help you gain future employment. Successful applicants are placed in a range of government departments and agencies in different areas of the country.
The internships will be offered at two levels; Administrative Officer (typical salary £17,400 per annum) or Executive Officer (typical salary £20,000 per annum). London salaries may be higher.
Administrative Officers (AOs) provide administrative support whilst working within a team structure, and do not have line management responsibilities.
Executive Officers (EOs) are typically involved in problem solving, business planning and policy making within Government, usually working within a supportive team structure, under the direction of relevant team leaders. EOs can also hold individual responsibility for pieces of work within a programme or project.
An online application system will be used, which will open for applications on Monday 7 September and will close at 23:55 hours on Monday 5 October.
If you are interested in the scheme, you can apply here. You can speak to your PA for help with your application too.
posted by Mark Butcher