Administration Assistant in Gilwern

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Families & Therapies Division to join the administration team at Nevill Hall Children's Centre. We are a busy, friendly, and supportive team providing essential services to children and young people with disabilities and developmental difficulties. The successful candidate will be based at Nevill Hall but may need to travel to other sites to provide cover for annual leave or sickness. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the Centre, ensuring an efficient and welcoming environment for families and staff.

We are looking for someone who is well-organised, practical, and able to work independently when required. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong keyboard and IT skills, and confidence in using Microsoft Office packages. Experience in an office or reception environment is desirable, along with a calm, patient, and polite telephone manner. The ability to work to deadlines and use initiative is essential.

Responsibilities include collecting and opening post, typing emails and correspondence as required, and acting as the first point of contact for Nevill Hall Children's Centre. You will answer telephone calls and liaise with the public, staff, and professionals in a sympathetic and professional manner. General clerical duties include filing (manual and electronic), scanning, and sending out signed letters and reports promptly. You will maintain and develop databases and systems to support the smooth running of the Centre and ensure all tasks comply with departmental procedures. Additional duties include processing incoming and outgoing mail, supporting communication across the team, and carrying out any other tasks compatible with the grade as assigned by the Children's Centre Team Lead. A calm, polite approach and attention to detail are essential for this role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. An interest in the wellbeing of children and young people is important. If you are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality administrative support, we would love to hear from you.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.