At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to the Community Addictions Service and ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a difference in community health.
- Benefits: Earn £12.75 per hour with a supportive work environment and flexible hours.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful cause while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs and relevant admin experience required; ICT skills are a plus.
Location: Ballymena
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday – Friday)
Contract: Temporary
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Admin Assistant to support the Community Addictions Service in Ballymena. This role is key to ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the service, providing high-quality administrative support to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Addiction Service
- Type and prepare reports, letters, forms, and documents to a high standard (including audio/digital dictation)
- Arrange meetings, take minutes, and distribute relevant documentation
- Manage incoming mail, emails, and telephone enquiries, ensuring timely follow-up
- Maintain and update filing systems, records, and databases
- Input and retrieve data from computerised systems
- Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders
- Handle cash, petty cash, and banking lodgements
- Collect and collate statistical information in line with KPIs
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases using Microsoft Office
- Provide clerical cover for colleagues during periods of leave or increased workload
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with equality and data protection policies
Essential Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- 4 GCSEs (A -C) including English AND 1 year’s administrative experience OR
- 2 years’ administrative experience in an office environment AND GCSE English (A -C) AND
- One of the following: OCR Text Processing Level 2 Award, RSA Stage II Typing/Word Processing (both parts) or equivalent OR 1 year’s experience using ICT (including word processing, spreadsheets, and email)
Key Skills
Admin Assistant in Antrim employer: The Recruitment Co.
Join our dedicated team in Ballymena as an Admin Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the Community Addictions Service. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training and support to help you excel in your role. With a competitive pay rate and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
