Admin Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual for a part-time administrative support role in a Residential Children’s Home. This position involves managing daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations, with a focus on safeguarding and supporting young residents. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Join a committed team that values personal growth and offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and health plans. This is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Mileage allowance

Free parking

Health plan including dental and optical coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
• Maintain filing systems and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Multitasking

Organization Skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Support - Residential Children’s Home

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at Cambian, working within a Residential Children’s Home. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week, between 9 am and 5 pm.

About Us:

At Cambian, we are committed to supporting our children and young people to reach their personal best. We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for team members who are fully committed to our goals and understand the importance of safeguarding and supporting our young residents.

Role Overview:

You will support the Home Manager and Regional Manager by managing daily administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the home and region. Attention to detail, quality, and confidentiality are paramount, especially regarding safeguarding our children and young people.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
2. Maintain physical and digital filing systems.
3. Draft and edit letters, reports, and other documents.
4. Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets.
5. Prepare meeting agendas and record minutes.
6. Create and edit documents using word processing and presentation software.
7. Operate and maintain office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines.
8. Handle sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality.
9. Meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
10. Use standard office platforms such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
11. Manage data entry and data management tasks.
12. Maintain and improve filing systems.
13. Demonstrate time management, multitasking, and flexibility.
14. Show organization skills and attention to detail.
15. Work well independently and collaboratively.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increase after 2 years of service).
• Mileage allowance for site visits and events.
• Free parking.
• Health plan including dental and optical coverage (after 2 years of service).

Successful candidates will meet the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.