CYP Team Administrator

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Chester is seeking a dynamic Band 3 Administrator. This part-time role supports the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services with vital administrative tasks, necessitating strong Microsoft Office skills. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and time-management abilities, with proven discretion in handling confidential information. This is a permanent position with a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of good typing skills (e.g., RSA 111/NVQ Level III or equivalent).
• Experience providing secretarial/administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strictly confidential administrative service.
• Support young people and their families using the services.
• Exercise discretion when working with sensitive information.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Discretion with confidential information

Ability to work with the public

Education

Evidence of good typing skills

ECDL (Desirable)

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 3 Administrator to join the team.

This role is based at Marsden House 0-18 Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services and supports the team with all administration.

Key requirements: experience with Microsoft Office, ability to work with the public, excellent communication and time‑management skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Working hours: up to 30 hours per week. The role requires working both in the Chester office and at the satellite clinic in Kingsley Resource Centre, Ellesmere Port.

The Trust supports the RealLivingWage hourly rate and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Main Duties

Provide a strictly confidential administrative service, using electronic communication, computers and databases to support the effective delivery of the role.

Exercise total discretion at all times when working with the team and outside agencies.

Support young people and their families who use our services, responding appropriately to sensitive information.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care. CWP also runs three GP surgeries.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to improve the lives of everyone in our communities through a compassionate, person‑centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer and a proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, we are committed to inclusive recruitment practices.

Job Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 373‑CYP1519

Job locations: Marsden House, Brookdale Place, Chester, CH1 3DY

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached full Job Description for detailed responsibilities.

We recruit on behalf of competence and values; we welcome applications that demonstrate the Trust’s values in everyday life.

Applicants with disabilities should contact us if they need support during the application and interview process.

Person Specification

• Knowledge & expertise (Essential): Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; understanding of confidentiality.
• Desirable: Audio typing skills; minute/note‑taking experience.
• Qualifications (Essential): Evidence of good typing skills (e.g. RSA 111/NVQ Level III or equivalent).
• Desirable: ECDL.
• Experience (Essential): Providing secretarial/administrative duties.
• Desirable: Experience working in a health environment; working as part of a team in an office; general finance systems; processes and procedures within this service area; supporting the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

As required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, a DBS check will be conducted.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Marsden House, Brookdale Place, Chester, CH1 3DY