At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our children's home with essential admin tasks and keep everything running smoothly.
- Company: Join a values-led organisation dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of a caring team and help create a nurturing environment for children.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience and strong organisational skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 23970 - 26400 £ per year.
- Position
- 1 x 18.5 hours per week (Permanent Part Time)
Role Overview
Be part of something that truly matters.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Administration Officer to support our Athena children’s home in Sittingbourne.
Athena is about getting the fundamentals right – including strong, efficient and supportive administration that enables care teams to focus on children.
Responsibilities
- Be the organisational backbone of the home
- Support the Registered Manager and team
- Ensure systems, records and communications run smoothly
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative and clerical support
- Act as the first point of contact for the home
- Maintain accurate systems, records and files
- Support meetings, diaries and communications
- Assist with HR, finance and operational processes
- Understand safeguarding and act within the best interests of children and the aims of the home
Qualifications
- Previous administration experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confidence using IT systems and managing data
- Ability to prioritise and work independently
- Solution‑focused and approachable mindset
Benefits
- Pension and generous annual leave
- Development and progression opportunities
- A supportive and values‑led working environment
- EEO & Inclusion Statement
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer‑facing position.
The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome candidates with transferable skills and the right mindset – we will support you to learn.
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