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JOB TITLE: Social Care Administrator
LOCATION: Inverness Support Service
JOB TYPE: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per week
SALARY: This normally starts at the first point of the scale.
Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our dynamic and expanding Inverness team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in administration and demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Social Care Administrator, you will play an essential role in the daily functioning of the Inverness Support Service. Reporting directly to the Inverness Community Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing all administrative support required to ensure the smooth operation of the service. You’ll handle a variety of tasks and interact regularly with visiting professionals, tradespeople, visitors, and service users.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing general administrative support.
- Minute taking for meetings.
- Collating and preparing reports.
- Using computer systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Maintaining records and paperwork in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
This role will suit an adaptable individual who thrives in a busy environment and is ready to take on varied administrative duties.
What’s on Offer?
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive rate of pay
- 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
- Earn money through our Employee Referral Scheme
- Buy and sell holiday days using our HolidayPlus scheme
- Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
- Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Funded training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
- Organisational support into personal/professional development
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with the following attributes:
Work Experience:
- Experience working within an administrative role (Essential).
- Experience working within social care/mental health (Desirable).
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Essential).
- Friendly manner (Essential).
Skills and Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Essential).
- Attention to detail, particularly in written/typed documents (Essential).
- Ability to adapt to the demands of a busy environment (Essential).
- Knowledge of desktop publishing (Desirable).
- Understanding of professional boundaries and GDPR (Desirable).
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job - we offer a career.
Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.
Closing Date: 27th August 2026
Interviews: Monday 31st August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,227.50-£26,422.50 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Inverness IV2 3PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
