Administrator
£15.00 per hour | Part-time | Mid-Shires Supported Living, No 3 Lavender Fields, Hitchin
"I love being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes – it makes a real difference to our team and the people we support."
If you’re organised, professional, and passionate about supporting a team to deliver outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.
A home, not just a service
Make a real difference every day at Mid-Shires Supported Living Service.
Join our friendly team in Hitchin, where you'll support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairments and acquired brain injuries to live independently in their own homes. From encouraging life skills and building confidence to helping people access their local community, every day is an opportunity to empower people to live the life they choose. If you're compassionate, person-centred and want a career that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you..
Your working hours
This is a part-time role, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Travel is required to cover 3 services within the area.
Why you’ll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:
- 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
- Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
- Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
- Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
- Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and training
- Free DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most
What you’ll do
- Provide efficient administration for the service, including handling mail, emails, calls, and visitor enquiries
- Maintain accurate staff and HR records, including payroll, recruitment, induction, visas, and compliance with Right to
- Support financial administration including invoicing, petty cash, accounting systems, and reconciliations
- Assist with reports, correspondence, and service documentation
- Organise office supplies, manage stationery orders, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Supervise and mentor Administration Assistants (if applicable)
- Comply with Health & Safety, safeguarding, MCA, and regulatory requirements
- Support service delivery by maintaining accurate records and statistical information
- Participate in training, supervision, and development activities
What helps you shine here
- Experience in office administration, systems, and procedures
- Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous)
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire
** A full UK driving licence is essential for this position**
About Leonard Cheshire
Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.
Ready to apply?
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.
