Administration Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living is seeking an administrator to enhance service efficiency. The role involves payroll support, handling inquiries, and assisting with recruitment. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are offered, including Wagestream and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light card

Free DBS check

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education with basic numeracy, reading, and writing skills in English.
• Experience working with admin systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll administration and input timesheet information.
• Assist with staff recruitment and induction.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and handle invoices.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Flexibility

Education

General Education

Job description

Job Description

We offer supported living options for people with varying abilities to live wherever and however they choose. Our services support individuals with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities to live independently in their own homes.

About the Role

This is a busy position providing support with a range of administration and financial duties, significantly contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

You will support payroll administration, input timesheet information, and liaise with the Payroll team to resolve queries. You will assist with paperwork for new starters, maintain staff files, and customer plans.

Other duties include:

• Greeting visitors to the service, ensuring they are warmly welcomed and assisted.
• Handling enquiries by phone and email.
• Assisting with staff recruitment and induction.
• Managing incoming/outgoing post, processing goods orders, and handling invoices.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A good standard of general education with basic numeracy, reading, and writing skills in English.
• Experience working with admin systems and procedures.
• Excellent telephone manner and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work according to the needs of the service.

Additional Information

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

Benefits and Rewards

Alongside competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee benefits such as Wagestream, allowing you to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday, a free Blue Light card with discounts for high street retailers, dining out, and family days. Other benefits include a free DBS check, generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and excellent training programs relevant to your role.

Leonard Cheshire values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including individuals with disabilities. We support reasonable adjustments where possible.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Note: Shortlisting may occur as applications are received, and the vacancy may close once suitable candidates are appointed.

*No agencies please*