Administrative Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant at a leading healthcare trust. Join a dedicated admin team to support essential processes for children and young people with SEND needs. The role requires strong communication skills and offers the chance to contribute to impactful services in the community.

Benefits

Employee-led networks for diversity and inclusion

Investment in health and wellbeing services

Support for occupational health and counselling

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Must be a great team worker.
• Confident user of various computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Process EHCPs as part of SEND activities.
• Liaise with staff, clients, and other agencies.
• Support an effective Single Point of Access (SPA) Service.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Computer systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Administrative Assistant to join our existing admin team, crucial in the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process for children and young people with SEND needs aged 0-25 years.

You will need good written and verbal communication skills, as the role involves liaising with staff, clients, and other agencies at all levels.

The role requires you to be a great team worker and a confident user of various computer systems.

The position is busy and can be complex at times, but full training will be provided.

The post is based at Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, with flexibility to work from home or other locations after training.

Please note: Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, which will be deducted from salary. The DBS application costs £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced).

Applicants are encouraged to enroll in the DBS Update Service, which has an annual fee of £16.

As part of the Admin & Clerical team, the post holder will process EHCPs as part of our SEND activities and support an effective Single Point of Access (SPA) Service for community services, performing various admin duties.

Join #TeamNottsHC, which comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues delivering services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, in settings ranging from community to secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, hosting national and regional services like the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer employee-led networks supporting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, including EDI groups, Green Champions, and others. We prioritize colleagues' health and invest in occupational health and counselling services.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, working towards our net-zero goals.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Sarah Cherry, Admin Lead for SEND/PfA, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Leigh Ann Graham, Tel: [phone]