Job Description
Job Summary:
To provide secretarial/administrative support to the manager as appropriate whilst ensuring the efficient running of the office.
Key Accountabilities:
* To carry out administrative tasks, scheduling essential calendar activities, arranging meetings and reviews as required
* To carry out reception duties when appropriate and provide secretarial administrative support including photocopying and preparation of documents and recording incoming and outgoing mail and distributing appropriately
* To be responsible for finances, i.e., petty cash, client benefits, etc., as appropriate and be able to work competently with figures and statistics in order to complete end-of-month accounts
* To attend and minute staff meetings and reviews and personally contribute towards a supportive and therapeutic environment and to the workings of a caring team
* To liaise appropriately with other professional staff, voluntary bodies, and community groups in the furtherance of clients’ needs
* To attend training sessions as felt appropriate by the service manager
* To be aware of and act in accordance with Praxis Care Health and Safety policy and conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to all staff and the people we support
About The Role
Requirements of the Role:
* You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process
* To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times
* To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies
* To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary
* To work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service
The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Criteria
* Education, Experience & Training Qualifications:
o Numeracy and Literacy Skills
o Effective Communication skills
o Diary Management
o Collating Reports
o Filing
Skills & Competencies:
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel
* Problem-solving skills
* Organisational skills
* Time management skills
* Telephone skills
Attributes:
* Team Player
* Understanding of diversity
* Available to work flexibly
Skills Needed
Servicing, People
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Desired Criteria
* Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
Required Criteria
* Right to work in the UK
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Closing DateFriday 12th December, 2025