Administrative Support Worker

Brook Street; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker / Personal Assistant for a part-time role within the public sector in Portland, Dorset. The position involves essential administrative tasks such as managing diaries and correspondence, maintaining documentation, and supporting office operations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the public sector with a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to impact positively in the public sector

Qualifications

• Proven organizational and administrative skills.
• Confident in communication and managing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and inboxes for smooth operations.
• Handle routine administrative tasks for the team.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and documentation.
• Respond to queries and direct them appropriately.
• Support general office tasks for operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Support Worker / Personal Assistant (Public Sector) - Part Time Opportunity
Location: Portland, Dorset
Hours: 16 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Contract: Temporary (Public Sector Client)

Are you an organised, proactive individual looking for a meaningful part-time role within the public sector? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker / Personal Assistant to provide essential administrative and organisational support within a professional government establishment in Portland.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured administrative work, thrives on helping others stay organised, and is confident managing multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide high-quality administrative support, including:

• Managing diaries and inboxes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Handling routine administrative tasks to support the wider team
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and documentation
• Responding to queries and directing them to the appropriate contacts where necessary
• Supporting general office tasks to keep the establishment running efficiently

This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident communicating in English (Welsh where applicable)
• Highly organised with strong admin skills
• Able to work independently and manage their time effectively
• A team player with a professional and friendly approach
• Comfortable handling routine tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

You will also demonstrate the following public sector behavioural strengths:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Developing Self and Others

Additional Information

• All successful candidates must undergo identity and security checks before starting.
• External candidates will complete a 6-month probation period.
• All staff must declare whether they are a member of any group considered discriminatory or racist by HMPPS.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within the public sector while making a positive impact through essential administrative support. With flexible part-time hours and a supportive working environment, it's an ideal role for someone seeking stability, meaningful work, and work-life balance.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.