Child Services Administrative Coordinator

NHS; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking an organized administrator for the Caerphilly Children's Centre. The successful candidate will handle correspondence, maintain files, and provide support in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, alongside experience in administrative roles. The position involves interacting with children and families, making a caring and professional demeanour important. Desirable skills include working independently and using initiative effectively. This role offers a supportive and friendly team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience within an office setting is required.
• Experience in a health/social care setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or developmental difficulties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect and open post.
• Type emails and other correspondence as required.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Centre, answering calls and liaising professionally.
• Maintain and develop databases and systems for efficient Centre operation.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong keyboard and IT skills

Ability to work independently

Calm and polite telephone manner

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Good general education to GCSE level or comparable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A major healthcare provider is seeking an organized administrator for the Caerphilly Children's Centre. The successful candidate will handle correspondence, maintain files, and provide support in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, alongside experience in administrative roles. The position involves interacting with children and families, making a caring and professional demeanour important. Desirable skills include working independently and using initiative effectively. This role offers a supportive and friendly team environment.