Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Salary:24300 per annum (pro rata)

Location:Working across 2 services in Chesterfield and Belper (Kilburn) - Working 2 days at Chesterfield and 1 day at Kilburn. We can be flexible on the days worked.

Contract/Hours:Fixed Term- Part-Time (21 hours per week)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave (pro rata)
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team working across two of our newest residential services in Chesterfield and Kilburn (Belper). Youll play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our services ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently and with attention to detail.

You will support the staff team in maintaining files and records ensuring that information is kept up-to-date and raising awareness of any updates required. you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks including raising purchase orders managing/monitoring the spend on company P cards and handling petty cash. Strong literacy and spoken communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with staff agency workers and stakeholders to ensure clear and effective information flow. As Administrative Assistant your role is to ensure the smooth clerical operations across both locations the homes are approximately 20 minutes commute from each other and your time will be split working at both locations.

About the services

At Action for Children we are excited to introduce our two new residential services designed to provide exceptional care for children.

The first home you will work with is dedicated to supporting children with physical disability aged 5-18 years offering a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to the childrens unique needs.

The second home focuses on providing trauma informed care for children aged 5-18 years who have experienced challenging life experiences ensuring they receive the support and understanding for their healing journey.

Both homes have been renovated to a high specification creating a comfortable and welcoming space for children and staff. We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first children to their new homes where they will benefit from our dedicated staff who are focused on their growth and care.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Act intuitively professionally confidently and implement a sensitive approach to your work.
• Undertake desktop research on behalf of colleagues and management to enable the completion of specific reports.
• Produce presentations written and financial reports for management including formatting of information and data.
• Communicate effectively and strive to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Show a willingness to learn new processes and demonstrate good practice to others.

Lets talk about you.

• Experience of working independently to plan and manage your own workload to meet organisational deadlines and shared goals will be essential.
• Business Administration S/NVQ Level 2 desirable or work-related experience.
• Confident communicator with the ability to deliver and manage basic written and oral communication effectively.
• A high understanding of Microsoft package specifically Word Excel and Outlook.
• Good attention to detail highly organised and adaptable to accommodate the needs of the service.

Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Interviews will take place week commencing the 28^th of July 2025 via Microsoft Teams.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Contact:Erika Brinkman atquoting reference 11609.

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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