Administrator

Priory Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym and IT

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group in Wakefield is seeking an Administrator to join the Gateholme site team. This permanent, site-based role focuses on performing essential administrative and secretarial duties to support residents and staff.

You will handle enquiries, maintain records, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures while contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for residents and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• High level of English and numeracy with excellent organisation, reception and clerical skills.
• Familiar with office applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the home.
• Handle external and internal enquiries and prioritise issues.
• Update staff and resident records in central and local databases with accuracy.
• Ensure information and documentation meet policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Organisation

Reception skills

Clerical skills

Word

Excel

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Administrator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gateholme

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Gateholme
£13.45
Part Time – 24 Hours

Gateholme has an opportunity for an Administrator to join our team. This is a site based role.

Gateholme is set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our home offers residential support for 39 males and females with a variety of needs, including individuals with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with complex needs.

In addition to people with a learning disability, and autistic individuals, we also support those who have/are:

• Physical disabilities
• Dementia
• A personality disorder
• Mental health needs
• Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
• Older adults

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to the home
• Handle external and internal enquiries, recognising the level of importance of particular enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation
• Update staff and resident records and central and local database systems, ensuring accuracy of all data input
• Ensure that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

For this role, you will have a high level of English and numeracy along with exceptional organisation, reception and clerical skills. You'll also possess excellent keyboard and PC skills with at least a basic knowledge of office applications such as Word and Excel.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.