Administration Assistant

precious design studio; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living is seeking a part-time administrative support role. This position involves managing payroll, handling inquiries, and assisting with staff recruitment. The role is essential for ensuring smooth operations and provides a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light card discounts

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Extensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative systems and procedures.
• Excellent telephone manner and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial support for service operations.
• Manage payroll administration and liaise with the Payroll team.
• Handle inquiries via phone and email.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Flexibility

Education

Good general education

Job description

Part-time position, 12 hours per week.

Night enhancement of £1.00 per hour applies from 8pm to 7am, Monday to Thursday (excluding sleep-ins). Weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour applies from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (excluding sleep-ins).

We offer supported living options for individuals with varying abilities to live independently, supporting those with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities in their own homes.

About The Role

This is a busy role providing administrative and financial support, essential for the smooth operation of our services. Responsibilities include payroll administration, inputting timesheets, liaising with the Payroll team, managing paperwork for new starters, maintaining staff files, and customer plans.

Other Duties Include

• Generating reports and providing data within deadlines.
• Welcoming visitors and assisting during their visit.
• Handling inquiries via phone and email.
• Supporting staff recruitment and induction processes.
• Managing incoming/outgoing post, processing goods orders, and handling invoices.

Requirements

• Good general education with basic numeracy, reading, and writing skills in English.
• Experience with administrative systems and procedures.
• Excellent telephone manner and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work according to the service's needs.

Please see the detailed job description via the link below.

Benefits and Rewards

Alongside competitive pay, we offer employee benefits such as Wagestream (access up to 40% of your pay before payday), free Blue Light card discounts, family days, a free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension, and extensive training programs.

Leonard Cheshire values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, including those with disabilities, and provides reasonable adjustments where needed.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. A disclosure check (PVG in Scotland) is required. References will be obtained for all roles. Applications may be short-listed as received, and the vacancy may close early once suitable candidates are found.

* No agencies please *