Administrator
Cornwall Office (with some travel in relation to business)
About Us
Were Shared Lives South West. Were an award-winning charity that delivers long-term and short break care and support services throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
We recruit, train, and support carers who offer accommodation in their own homes to people with care and support needs. This enables them to share in family life, develop skills, and maintain their independence.
We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and take pride in providing top-quality care and support.
Having been established for over 20 years, we have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to supporting adults with care and support needs and enabling our carers to provide support within their own homes.
We are now looking for an Administrator to join us on a part-time, 12-month contract (maternity cover), working 22.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £26,112.57 per annum pro rata
- 25 days paid leave per year in addition to Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Charity Workers Discount
- Community days
- A mindful employer
- AIG bereavement counselling and probate helpline
- AIG Smart Health
- Bicycle Scheme
- Death in Service Insurance
- Accident and injury insurance
- Flu vaccination
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our dedicated organisation.
Your contributions wont go unnoticed theyll be the backbone of a service that prides itself on quality, compassion and making a genuine difference every single day.
Whats more, youll strengthen your portfolio with meaningful, real-world experience in purpose-driven charitable work.
So, if you want to support a well-respected service that truly makes an impact, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Administrator, you will ensure our services run smoothly by supporting the day-to-day operations of our Cornwall office.
Specifically, you will handle the administration involved in recruiting and supporting carers, including processing applications, managing referrals, and co-ordinating DBS checks and insurance documentation.
Beyond this, you'll maintain accurate written and electronic records for carers and the people who use our services, keep our internal systems up to date, and support the organisation of meetings and events.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage the on-call rota and update the answering machine
- Act as the first point of contact for all telephone enquiries and office visitors
- Handle all incoming and outgoing post and process correspondence
- Manage supplies and help to maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace
About You
To be considered as an Administrator, you will need:
- Experience of working in a similar administrative, PA or secretary role
- Experience of record keeping, file management, and inputting and extracting information from an electronic database
- A proven track record of developing strong and effective internal and external relationships
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar software
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
- A full, valid driving licence and ability to travel as required
Other organisations may call this role Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Team Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Receptionist, or Clerical Officer.
Webrecruit and Shared Lives South West are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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