Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Team Lead to join the team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C male resettlement prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Admin Team Lead, or someone looking to progress their career and take their first step into management.
Hours: This is a part time role, working 30 hours per week. Shifts are between Monday and Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.
Salary: This position is part time, you’ll receive an annual salary of £33,584 - £38,445 (FTE) - depending on experience.
How we will support you
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Main duties
* Lead a team of 3 Administrators and 1 Porter, ensuring the healthcare team are fully supported.
* Provide admin support to the senior team onsite, including the Head of Healthcare and Business Manager.
* Support the senior team with meetings – taking minutes, arranging diaries, etc.
* Implement processes to improve access to healthcare.
* Liaise with internal and external healthcare teams, including hospitals and community providers.
* Support with recruitment and HR processes.
* Work with the clinical team to improve the overall service.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
* Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* Excellent long‑term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Candidate requirements
* Have admin experience, ideally within healthcare or a prison setting.
* Ideally have experience of leading/managing a team – this is not essential.
* Have excellent IT skills, including Excel.
* Be experienced in minute taking.
* Any experience of using a healthcare system (such as SystmOne) would be beneficial.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster, Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
EEO Statement
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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