Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this role is £27,634 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be recruiting a new Team Administrator supporting our Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities.
Promoting independence, choice and control for the individuals we support is at the heart of the service. We are looking for team members who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of the people we support in all roles across the team.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
We think the biggest selling point for this role is the amount of variety for you to get your teeth stuck into! It will form the perfect foundation for a career in Adult Social Care or administration and will be a great challenge for those who like to try their hand at different skills and develop themselves.
In this role, your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support for one of our amazing Supported Living sites. At the site you will assist the vital finance function, ensuring the correct records are maintained for account reconciliation, the ordering of goods and services and cash handling.
Whilst the financial administration will form a large part of the role you will also be asked to assist with more general administrative duties such as taking notes and minutes from meetings and communicating with the relatives of our residents and our various contractors, answering queries and ensuring a high level of customer service.
Alongside this you will also be helping out with some of our HR administration, assisting with processes such as absence recording and payroll transactions.
To be considered for shortlisting, in your application we would love to hear about your:
10. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including families of residents, partner organisations and other departments within Surrey County Council
11. Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise in the context of conflicting demands.
12. IT skills and your ability to accurately collect and record data on Excel spreadsheets.
13. Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the requirements of data protection legislation
14. Experience of finance systems and managing Petty Cash.
As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:
15. What has motivated you to apply for this position?
16. Tell us about a time you had to adapt the way you communicated with someone to help them understand. How did you ensure clarity whilst maintaining professionalism?
17. Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks under pressure. How did you prioritise your workload and what was the outcome?
18. Please give an example of how you've used IT systems, such as Excel or finance software, to manage financial records or data. What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and confidentiality?
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bibi Jaufaraully by email or on MS Teams.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/09/2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,