Please note that this is a fixed-term post with a set end date of 31 December 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
This post forms part of a service currently subject to a service improvement and redesign programme. Service delivery models, roles and structures will be reviewed as part of the improvement process, which may result in changes and a consultation process in line with the Trust’s Organisational Change Policy.
As a Deputy Admin Lead, the core function of the role will be to provide a comprehensive administrative, office support and project support function to the Management Team within Children and Young People Mental Health Service
This role will support the management of a high quality and highly efficient administrative workforce within the locality. You will lead on managing, co-ordinating and ensuring cross cover of administrative staff across the Children and Young People services.
You will be innovative, forward thinking and be creative with an inclusive approach towards problem solving and service development.
The post holder will deliver on key responsibilities -
As a Deputy Admin Lead, you will establish, monitor and develop the required administrative procedures / SOPs and systems required for Children and Young People services.
Produce Data as required by Teams, Managers on a day to day basis.
You will work closely with the Head of Clinical Service, Clinical Lead/Service Manager and Team Leader to support with contract management for Children and Young People, Quality Tool and Contracts to maintain performance for the wider service
You will organise your own workload and work within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
