At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support and maintain effective communication within the team.
- Company: Join a caring non-profit organisation dedicated to community health services.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and valuable experience in administration.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining hands-on administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant Level 2 qualification in Administration and GCSEs in Maths & English.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
We are looking for a temporary Administrative Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover) to join our team! Strabane & District Caring Services is a community-based non-profit organisation providing domiciliary health care and other essential services to the community. This is a part-time, fixed-term role (approx. 7 months), 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Key Tasks:
- Provide admin support to Domiciliary Care, Payroll and other departments.
- Process incoming/outgoing telephone calls and maintain accurate records.
- Respond to staff enquiries relating to wage payments.
- Calculate domiciliary care worker mileage.
- Data input to software package.
- Maintain records.
- General administrative duties such as typing, photocopying, scanning, sending emails, filing, sorting mail, stock take etc.
- Cash handling duties to include bank lodgements and maintaining cash records.
- Perform reception duties, when required, in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
- Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and material for which the role has responsibility.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
- Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
Any Other Duties:
This description of the post is intended to provide a basic outline of the primary functions; the post-holder will in addition have additional responsibilities agreed in accordance with his/her Manager. It is also anticipated that the post-holder will be required to be flexible when responding to operational needs of Strabane & District Caring Services and this will also from time to time create variance from the role described.
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in Administration (Level 2 or above)
- Maths & English GCSE (Grade A-C or equivalent)
Experience:
- Minimum of one-year experience working in an administrative/receptionist role
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and software package
- Cash handling duties
- Maintaining databases and spreadsheet
- Payroll (desirable)
Knowledge:
- G.D.P.R
Skills and Activities:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Can demonstrate good teamwork skills
- Self-motivated
- Can work under pressure
- Can carry out instructions
- Competent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Disposition:
- Pleasant personality
- Reliable
- Be able to work flexible hours
- Good personal hygiene
- Good state of health
- Good customer care skills
Administrative Assistant ( Maternity Leave Cover) TLNT1_NI in Strabane employer: Strabane District Caring Services
Strabane & District Caring Services is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. With a strong focus on employee support, we offer comprehensive training for all new Domiciliary Care Workers, ensuring that no prior experience is necessary. Our flexible part-time contracts allow for a healthy work/life balance, while our competitive wages and additional benefits, such as a £150 joining bonus, make this a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to enhance the lives of those in need.
Contact Details:
Strabane District Caring Services Recruitment Team
