Job summary
We are looking to recruit a full time band 3 admin assistant to work in our Bedford Community Mental Health Team.
The admin team provides an important and integral part of the day-to-day running of our service also providing administrative support to the wider clinical team.
You will be part of a team of administrators; you will be adaptable and a confident team member who possesses excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, be resilient and enjoy working closing with a team in a demanding environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient administrative and clerical service to the service/team. S/he will be expected to work flexibly within the administrative team and contribute to the smooth functioning of the systems underpinning the service to service users.
The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further informaation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further informaation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an administrative team/function.
- Reception skills
- Basic Office Experience and protocols
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer Literacy
- Familiarity with operating busy switchboard systems
- IT Administration
- Equal Opportunities
- Security guidelines and procedures
- Confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an administrative team/function.
- Reception skills
- Basic Office Experience and protocols
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer Literacy
- Familiarity with operating busy switchboard systems
- IT Administration
- Equal Opportunities
- Security guidelines and procedures
- Confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
