People open their homes. This role makes sure everything behind that runs properly.
Positive Futures supports people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism across Northern Ireland and Ireland, working together to achieve dreams and transform lives. Our Shared Lives service is a particularly personal way of doing that, matching people with carers who welcome them into family life. As Service Administrator, you'll be the person who keeps that service organised and running smoothly for the Service Manager, the carers, and everyone connected to it.
Your days will move between the practical and the personal. You'll keep records, minutes and reports in order, manage the service petty cash and monthly return of hours, and produce documents that reflect well on the organisation. You'll support recruitment, induction and training for new staff, and help make sure the service meets the standards RQIA and Supporting People expect. You'll also get to know the carers themselves, encouraging their involvement in how the service is run and helping organise the events that bring the wider Shared Lives community together.
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Real variety: one day might be minute taking and petty cash, the next could be recruitment paperwork or planning a carer event, so the role rarely feels repetitive.
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Carer connection: you'll build genuine relationships with carers, promoting their involvement in the service and organising events that bring the community together throughout the year.
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Structured support: you'll get a proper induction, relevant training and regular 1:1 meetings with your manager, plus support to pursue accredited training as your role develops.
- Our salary scales are advertised as full time equivalent, the salary for this role will be subject to pro rata based on 37.5 hours FTE.
About The Role
Get the paperwork, the payments and the events right, and carers can focus on the person in their home.
The Service Administrator role sits at the heart of how the Shared Lives service runs day to day. You'll support the Service Manager to deliver a high-quality service, making sure administrative processes keep pace with the requirements of RQIA and Supporting People, and that Positive Futures' own policies and procedures are followed properly on the ground. That includes maintaining clear communication systems such as record keeping, report writing and minute taking, along with documents produced to the organisation's in-house standard.
You'll also support the team around you, providing administrative help through the recruitment, induction and training of new staff, and contributing to team meetings, service objectives and action plans as they develop. On the practical side, you'll complete the monthly return of hours and manage the service petty cash, and you'll use IT systems including Microsoft Teams, Excel and SharePoint to keep everything on track.
Required Criteria
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Have a minimum of 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include Maths and English
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Have a minimum OCR / RSA Word processing Stage 2 (or equivalent) OR typing speed of 50 – 55 wpm
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Have 2 years ‘office experience, of which at least 12 months experience of managing the administration in a busy office
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Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desired Criteria
Hold a UK/EU/EEA Driving Licence with access to a car
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded in 1995, Positive Futures has spent 30 years supporting people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and autism to live full, meaningful lives as valued members of their communities across Northern Ireland.
At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.
With services and teams located across Northern Ireland, we continue to work alongside individuals, families and communities to create opportunities, break down barriers and transform lives.
Company Culture
Our Values
People First -Our people are at the heart of everything we do
Opportunities - We seek out opportunities that enrich lives and empower people
Sustainability - We strive for positive social, economic and environmental benefits for now and in the future
Innovation - We embrace creativity and continuous learning to reimagine and refine our unique person-centred support.
Tenacious - We don't give up - we believe in making the impossible, possible
Inclusion - Our staff and people we support are our strength, we listen and learn together
Value for Money - Delivering impactful, life changing results with efficiency and integrity
Expertise - We look beyond limitations in our pursuit of excellence
Company Benefits
Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it's who we are.
Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters - and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. That’s why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when you’re supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave
Salary
£25,625.00 - £26,650.00 per year
