Independent Living Administrator Littlehampton, England
Job description
Independent Living Administrator
Hours: 30 - 37 hours a week
Salary: £21,000 FTE (pro rata for part time hours)
Location: Bognor Regis/Hybrid Working (We would consider one of our centres as location for the right candidate - Brighton, Burgess Hill or Horsham)
Introduction
Age UK is the UK’s leading charity for older people and our vision is to inspire and enable older people over 50 to Love Later Life. Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH), is an independent local charity working in the community to help older people, their families and their carers.
We provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities we support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. Our vision is to inspire and enable people in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove to Love Later Life. It really is a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our amazing and welcoming Independent Living team. We are looking for someone who will support the Independent Living Manager and the Coordinators with the overall running of the Take Home and Settle, Help at Home, Dementia and Support at Home after Hospital services. This will include taking referrals, dealing with enquiries, managing Coordinators calendar appointments, taking payments, assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of both volunteers and home helps and updating the relevant systems.
This is a varied role and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to provide administration support to our dedicated Independent Living team. You will be required on occasions to attend meetings, which may also require travel across areas of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. You will also have regular phone contact with clients looking to access our services. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant(s).
This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, offering the option of working some days in the office, with the remaining days from home. Independent Living Service is based in Bognor Regis, but we would consider the location being any one of our other centres (Brighton, Burgess Hill or Horsham) for the right candidate. The role is 30 - 37 hours per week, we will consider applications who would like to job share.
A driving licence is required for the role as it may involve some travel.
Benefits
At AUKWSBH we value our people and as such our staff benefits include:
· Flexible Working Option
· Ongoing professional training and development
· 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part time staff
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Stephanie Matthews on 01903 726276.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th April 2023.
Interviews will take place w/c 1st May 2023.
If you are interested in the position, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience as AUKWSBH reserves the right to withdraw a job advertisement at any time.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an employer, we want to see the diversity of our communities reflected in our workforce. We believe that employing a rich mix of people from a range of different backgrounds with fresh ideas and different perspectives is key to enabling us to continually improve our services to the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.
AUKWSBH is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty intrinsic to the role, having considered reasonable adjustments. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible for everyone.
To apply please visit our website and download an application form https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/or email your CV with a full covering letter referring to the person specification, as to why you are suitable for the role.
Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30-37 per week
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/04/2023
