Administrator

Leonard Cheshire; United Kingdom; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A respected care service provider is seeking a part-time Administrator to support operations at Athol House in Crystal Palace. The role involves maintaining records, supporting financial tasks, and ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning. Candidates should have strong office administration skills and be proficient in MS Office. The position is fixed-term at £13.70 per hour with various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Access to up to 40% of pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Opportunities for recognised qualifications

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration, systems, and procedures.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration for the service.
• Maintain accurate staff and HR records.
• Support financial administration including invoicing.

Skills

Office administration

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Flexible approach

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration for the service, including handling mail, emails, calls, and visitor enquiries
• Maintain accurate staff and HR records, including payroll, recruitment, induction, visas, and compliance with Right to Work requirements
• Support financial administration including invoicing, petty cash, accounting systems, and reconciliations
• Assist with reports, correspondence, and service documentation
• Organise office supplies, manage stationery orders, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Supervise and mentor Administration Assistants (if applicable)
• Comply with Health & Safety, safeguarding, MCA, and regulatory
• Support service delivery by maintaining accurate records and statistical information
• Participate in training, supervision, and development activities

I love being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes - it makes a real difference to our team and the people we support.

If you're organised, professional, and passionate about supporting a team to deliver outstanding care, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration, systems, and procedures
• Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous)
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire

We are one of the UK's most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated 'good' or 'very good' by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Our Athol House supports 19 adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and additional needs to live life their way. We're a friendly, people-focused service where every day is different – from coordinating staff rotas to ensuring essential records and finances are managed efficiently.

Location and Working Hours

£13.70 per hour | Part time – 35 hours per week | Fixed Term Contract till November 2026 | Athol House – Crystal Palace. This is a 35 hour fixed term contract, covering maternity leave, working Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day. Travel may occasionally be necessary to support your service.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and training
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most