Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) Service Support Officer

Medirest Signature; Morecambe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an administrative support officer for its supported housing improvement programme. The role involves tasks such as diary management, minute taking, and processing payments. The post is temporary until March 2027 and offers flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Join a supportive and inclusive workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunity to purchase extra time off

Qualifications

• Experience in general administration and support roles is essential.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and take minutes effectively.
• Proficient in data entry and processing payments.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of administrative duties for the supported housing improvement programme.
• Support the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating reports and responding to enquiries.
• Maintain diary coordination and general office administration tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

The Role

Supporting the work of the supported housing improvement programme (SHIP) multi-disciplinary team. The team is tasked with scrutinising all aspects of supported housing provision to ensure it provides value for money, good quality accommodation, and support services. The post holder is responsible for providing a full range of administrative duties:

• Diary coordination
• General administration
• Responding to enquiries
• Minute taking
• Coordination of reports
• Processing payments
• Data input

This post is temporary until 31^st March 2027. The hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position is based at Morecambe Town Hall.

Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunities to work with your team to establish working hours that enable you to maximise work-life balance.

About You

You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together, and Ambition.

Our Benefits

Lancaster is a great place to work. Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits, including discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, and discounts on days out, activities, and retail.

Lancaster City Council has declared a climate emergency and aims to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, participation in efforts to reduce carbon emissions and climate change impacts is expected.

We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant organization. We welcome applications from defence reserves and members of our armed forces community. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications from all community parts.

Our aim is to have a diverse workforce reflecting the district we serve, providing a working environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. We offer supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces. Our wellbeing strategy underscores our commitment to staff wellbeing and creating a great workplace for all.

We are a disability confident employer.

Please note that due to application volume, we cannot respond individually to all applicants. If you do not hear within 2 weeks after closing, your application was unsuccessful.

Interview Date: TBC