Administration Assistant
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Contract: Temporary – 3+ Month Contract
Location: Guildhall Walk, PO1 2AL
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: PAYE: £13.45 per hour
About the Role
We're recruiting an Administration Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Children's Social Care team. This is a key support role for someone organised, reliable, and confident working in a professional environment. The successful candidate will provide an efficient administrative service while handling sensitive and confidential information in line with data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing administrative and clerical support to the Children's Social Care team
- Maintaining accurate records, documents, and databases in line with service procedures
- Processing information and updating administrative systems efficiently and accurately
- Preparing reports, correspondence, and general documentation as required
- Supporting meetings by organising paperwork, taking notes, and coordinating meeting arrangements
- Handling enquiries professionally and providing support to colleagues and service users where required
- Ensuring all information is managed securely in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Completing general office administration tasks to support the smooth running of the service
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone organised, proactive, and detail-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities. You'll ideally have:
Must-Have Requirements
- Previous administrative or clerical experience
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Previous experience working within Children's Services, Social Care, or a Local Authority environment
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements
- Experience supporting professional teams in an administrative capacity
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to support a vital Children's Social Care service
- Full-time 37-hour working week in a professional public sector environment
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 PAYE
- Gain valuable experience within a local authority setting
- Ongoing support throughout your assignment
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Job Reference: 5300472
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you confident using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and administrative systems?
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (required)
- data protection: 1 year (required)
- Children’s Services: 1 year (required)
- taking notes/minutes: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
