Assistant Coordinator- Health & Wellbeing Team

TieTalent; Penrith; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Penrith as an Assistant Coordinator, providing vital operational and administrative support across Health and Wellbeing, Education, and Outdoor Teams. This role requires strong organisational skills and a passion for making a positive impact on young lives, managing various administrative tasks and supporting team operations.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 33 days per year

Comprehensive Training Academy

Referral Bonuses

Pension Scheme

Recognition Awards

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance

Discounts and Perks on lifestyle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support across multiple support teams.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
• Book and manage internal/external meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Job description

Assistant Coordinator- Health & Wellbeing Team

Support the work behind life-changing care

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and committed Assistant Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Penrith. In this key role, you will provide vital operational and administrative support across our Health and Wellbeing, Education, and Outdoor Teams – helping us deliver life-changing services to children and young people.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the smooth coordination of team operations, including scheduling, minute-taking, documentation management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll spend 3 days per week supporting the Health and Wellbeing team, and 2 days assisting our Education and Outdoor teams.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting services that impact young lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support across our wrap-around support teams.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and minutes for multiple team meetings.
• Book and manage internal/external meetings.
• Create key timeline plans for our children and coordinate MAP (Multi-Agency Planning) meetings.
• Monitor missed/rescheduled meetings and maintain up-to-date social worker contact records.
• Issue reminders for required documentation and check compliance.
• Provide cover for the Team Coordinator during absences.
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and document organisation.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and handle sensitive information.
• Experience in children’s services, education, or health & wellbeing settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, data confidentiality, and case management systems.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave:33 days per year, with additional leave at 2 and 5 years of service.
• Comprehensive Training:A thorough induction and tailored training academy to support your development.
• Referral Bonuses:Earn £1,000 for every successful referral of a friend.
• Pension Scheme:Automatic enrolment into our company pension.
• Recognition Awards:Celebrate successes with our monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits:Access to Medicash, including a healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP services, and discounted gym memberships.
• Life Assurance:Coverage worth twice your annual salary.
• Discounts and Perks:Save with exclusive deals on high street brands, restaurants, and leisure outlets, plus discounts from local businesses based on employee feedback.

At Wilderness Way, we’re committed to equality and the safety of children in our care. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. This role is subject to necessary background checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland