Administrative Assistant - CSC (part time, fixed term until March 2026)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority based in Bracknell is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide support within the Children’s Social Care department. This role involves managing information, booking meetings, and general administrative tasks, with flexibility to work from home. The position requires excellent organizational skills and offers a salary between £12,997 and £14,724 for 18 hours per week.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Hybrid working opportunities

Paid employee volunteering scheme

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must provide administrative support in a multi-agency team.
• Experience with telephone and message recording is required.

Responsibilities

• Record information on electronic databases.
• Process information and book meetings.
• Take minutes during meetings.

Skills

Excellent word processing skills

Data entry accuracy

General administrative skills

Reliable team player

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an Administrative Assistant on a part time, fixed-term/secondment basis until 31st March 2026. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

Salary: £12,997 - £14,724 inclusive of LW pro rata for 18 hours per week.

About You

Administration Assistants are the first point of contact between the public and Children’s Social Care. As an Administration Assistant you will provide administrative support in our busy multi-agency Safeguarding Team within Children’s Social Care. You will have excellent word processing skills and the ability to input data accurately to tight deadlines. In addition, you will also have excellent general administrative, telephone and message recording skills. A conscientious and reliable team player, you will also be flexible and adaptable to meet varying demands of the service.

The position is part-time, working 18 hours per week from Wednesday to Friday. In line with the council’s agile working policy, the role offers a 50/50 split between office-based and remote working.

About The Team

In Bracknell Forest we are committed to making sure that children receive the right support at the right time. Our highly confidential work focuses on Children’s Social Care and will involve regular interaction with colleagues across the department, external agencies and members of the public. Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.

Key responsibilities

• Recording of information on electronic data bases
• Processing of information
• Booking meetings
• Any other administration related tasks
• Minute taking

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Values and recruitment

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 10th October 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Questions

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Matthew Robinson, Administration Services Manager, [e-mail]

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Employer: Bracknell Forest Council

Salary: £26,718 – £30,269 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£12,997 - £14,724 inclusive of LW pro rata for 18 hours per week)

Location: Time Square, Bracknell

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week.

DBS Check: Yes

Closing Date: 03/10/2025 at 23:59

Reference: People/25/323260