Business Administrator - Beeching Park Day Service

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Administrator to join their Adult Social Care team. This part-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals with learning disabilities in a friendly and supportive environment. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services, ensuring effective communication and teamwork. With excellent training and mentoring provided, this position is perfect for someone looking to develop their administrative skills while making a meaningful difference in the community. Join a team dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and aspirations.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage a busy reception area calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager and staff within the day service.
• Deliver high-quality services to adults with learning disabilities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

IT skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook)

Multi-tasking

Teamwork skills

Reception management

Initiative

Job description

Are you looking to make a difference?

If you are seeking a varied and interesting administrative role within Adult Social Care with a focus on excellent customer service, this could be for you.

We have a part-time permanent Business Administrator vacancy within the Adult Social Care Learning Disabilities Day Service Team.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic administrator who will provide support primarily to the Service Manager, staff, and clients within the day service.

Within our friendly and supportive day service environment, we support clients with a learning disability to achieve their goals and aspirations.

We can support you to learn the necessary skills as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support, and mentoring in your role.

We are looking for candidates with:

1. The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people.
2. Ability to manage a reception area and remain calm in a busy working environment.
3. Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, and MS Outlook.
4. Ability to multi-task and prioritise work according to the requests being received.
5. Ability to work as part of a team to support administration tasks and the management of the office.
6. The ability to follow instructions as well as using your own initiative to escalate information as appropriate.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application, be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the attached job description and person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will take place in person and will include a short typing test. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 12th or 19th May.

The services we deliver to adults with a learning disability rely on the crucial support from our administrators, and these roles will be essential in continuing to deliver high-quality services and support adults with a learning disability to live their best life.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support you during your employment. More information can be found on our website.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Atkins, Business Support Manager, at [contact details].

#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry-level to degree-level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about relevant qualifications and whether support can be provided for this role.

"I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference. Joe, Information Analyst

For work that makes a difference

Interviews will take place in person and will include a short typing test. The interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 12th or 19th May.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro-rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the DBS requirements.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information, please visit the DBS website.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, subject to meeting the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System requirements. Please indicate in your application if you require sponsorship.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager. Adjustments may include offline application forms or other accommodations.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are considered on merit.