Admin Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

NHS; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Newton Aycliffe is seeking an experienced Admin Officer to provide effective administrative support. The role involves working collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders, emphasizing excellent customer service and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience in public-facing roles and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. This position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 annually, with a commitment to employee wellbeing and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the Public and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines.
• Experience working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to teams.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure service efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Highly computer literate

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Good standard of education including English

ICT Qualification or working towards

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

The closing date is 11 December 2025

This is an administrative role within the Durham 0-19(25) and Safeguarding Admin Team. Your duties will include providing efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19 (25)Growing Healthy Team and Safeguarding Team.

Main duties of the job

Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

If you have any queries regarding this post please contact Joanne Scott, Admin Manager [e-mail] or 07392194162

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or relevant experience
• Good standard of education, including English
• ICT Qualification or working towards

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
• Highly computer literate with experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience of working in a busy environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata