At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide efficient admin support to help change the lives of children and young people.
- Company: Join The Children's Society, a trusted organisation supporting youth for over 140 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days' annual leave, enhanced parental leave, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for paid volunteering and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: IT skills in Microsoft Office and ability to manage your workload effectively.
Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027 with potential to extend beyond this depending on funding.
28 hours per week - preferably covering 5 days Mon-Fri, 5 or 6 hours each day.
Location: Hybrid working between home and Torquay office base.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 36 days' annual leave pro rata, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- We match up to 8% pension
- Free counselling service
- Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
- 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role: You'll play a key part in our Admin service at Check Point, delivering an efficient and high quality administrative service across the South West offices by undertaking clerical, reception and practical duties in accordance with The Children's Society's procedures. We're looking for an experienced, conscientious and enthusiastic admin assistant with the ability to provide efficient and well-ordered administrative support to team colleagues, ensuring a high level of confidentiality is maintained, making a real impact in the lives of children and young people.
Key skills and experience: The required skills and competencies for this role are:
- IT skills in Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook
- The ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- The ability to work both as part of a team and on own, as required
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
- Experience with dealing with the public, especially young people
- Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Experience of assisting with production of reports
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details. AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
Administration Assistant - Check Point Torbay employer: The Children's Society
The Children's Society is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people across the UK. With a supportive work culture that values employee development, you will have access to benefits such as a generous pension scheme, free counselling services, and opportunities to enhance your skills while working in a collaborative environment. Located in Washington, Tyne & Wear, this role offers flexibility and the chance to engage with your community, all while contributing to a vital cause.
