Can you make a difference in an organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities?
Are you a pro‑active problem solver? Our Administration Team provides daily support to all staff, ensuring quality social care for the people we support.
Based at the head office in Rosewell, you will be a part of a small and dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in the operation of St Joseph’s Services – enabling us to ensure that the people we support grow and prosper as citizens in their community and live happy, healthy, independent lives in their own homes.
We are currently recruiting a full time Administrator who will be based in Rosewell, Midlothian to join St Joseph’s Services.
Closing date for applications is 21st of June, 2026 at 17:00.
Interviews will be held in‑person on Wednesday 24th of June in Rosewell, Midlothian.
Job Purpose
The Administrator is responsible for supporting the Senior Administrator with their tasks and duties in the areas of business administration, HR administration, recruitment, health and safety and IT co‑ordination, minute‑taking, archiving and filing, and more.
The Administrator must also work at all times within the Vincentian philosophy, values and ethos that are the hallmark of St. Joseph’s Services and act in a way that helps to create an inspirational, healthy and respectful environment for everyone.
Key Duties
* Have a smooth and robust recruitment process.
* Maintain the management system for HR information.
* Be fully aware of GDPR, the safe storage of information and the organisation’s information sharing policy to ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
* Provide secretarial and administrative support.
* Ensure organisational IT systems are maintained and updated and all information is stored in an accessible manner.
* Maintain the organisation’s archives.
* Liaise with outside organisations, stakeholders and families.
* Regularly stock check and order stationery and administration materials as required.
* Be the first point of contact for the organisation – covering reception, answering calls, receiving and directing visitors, responding to enquiries all within a fast‑paced environment.
* Work with the Senior Administrator in the development and maintenance of the website, social media platforms and marketing materials.
* Participate in internal/external meetings as required and attend training events relevant to the post.
* Adhere to all policies and procedures.
* Act in a professional manner maintaining a high standard of work, in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of St. Joseph’s Services.
Undertake any other duties that may be required as directed by the Senior Administrator.
Person Specification
* Demonstrate the core values of St Joseph’s Services.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Ability to multi‑task.
* Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and other IT systems.
* Respond well to guidance and direction.
* Professional and effective communication skills.
* Work as part of a team.
* Maintain strict confidentiality.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Show initiative and help maintain the smooth running of daily operations.
* Non‑discriminatory and respectful of other cultural and religious heritages.
* Work in a team.
* Experience within the Social Care Sector.
* Previous experience establishing and maintaining systems and processes.
Dimensions
* Level of Disclosure: PVG Record
* Two References: One must be from present/previous Employer
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