Part Time Business Administrator – Residential Home
Permanent, Part Time (32 hours per week) role based in the residential care home that supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Pay: £25,081 to £28,099 per annum, full‑time equivalent
Location: Clacton on Sea
Working style: Fixed‑base worker
Closing Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 11:59 pm
Accountabilities
- Deliver effective administrative support to ensure the residential home runs smoothly and deadlines are met.
- Provide statistical information for regular management reporting on staff (sickness, annual leave, overtime) and service‑user data to enable accurate financial charging.
- Ensure all relevant financial procedures, including Amenity Accounts, are in place for safe handling and banking of all monies, both cash and cheques.
- Maintain and update relevant systems accurately, highlighting office processes to new staff.
- Handle public, service‑user and carer interactions, dealing with complaints in line with policies and procedures.
- Operate the reception area efficiently, prioritising calls and giving visitors a good first impression.
- Collaborate with the team, sharing Health and Safety knowledge and recognising service‑user issues that need prioritisation.
- Work towards specific individual and shared targets and objectives defined annually within the performance‑management framework.
Experience & Qualifications
- Knowledge of computer‑based systems including MS Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Experience delivering business support, translating data and dealing with external enquiries within a social‑care setting.
- Familiarity with Financial Monitoring Regulations and financial management systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups, including challenging family situations.
- Experience developing strong working relationships with partners, agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives for vulnerable adults.
- Education to RQF Level 3 (A‑level) or equivalent, with willingness to achieve the award within 24 months of starting the role.
- Evidence of self‑development in a particular professional area.
About Essex
Essex County Council is one of the UK’s largest local authorities, serving 1.8 million residents over 1 420 square miles. We are committed to transformational change, delivering high‑quality services at lower cost, and fostering a culture where everyone matters. Our flexible working options and focus on innovation make us an ideal place to develop a career and contribute to the local community.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We proudly hold a Disability Confident Leader award and interview all disabled applicants, veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. If you need reasonable adjustments during the process, please speak with our recruiters. We also offer support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
DBS Check
DBS Check: If your role requires a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring it is kept up to date. For more information, visit
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
For more information about the role or to apply, please email daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk.
