Job Description

Administration Assistant

Salary: £12.21 per hour (£23,809.50 per annum)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Service: Regent College

We are currently recruiting Full Time Administration Assistant to join our Team at Regent College.

A role in SEN is more that “Just a job”. You are enabling and supporting people to achieve great things.

Regent College is part of National Care Group. We provide specialist education to young people aged 16 to 25. As a small independent college, we develop bespoke study programmes that promote independence support individual goals. We support young adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours and complex needs. As a SEN learning support worker, you will empower learners to develop vocational, social and independent life skills. At Regent college the majority of learning takes place in the local community. Learners have the opportunity to volunteer or take part in work placements which allows them to develop important skills for the world of work. We are proud of our wonderful learners and amazing team as we continue to work together to achieve great outcomes.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people, this may be the job for you.

The role of an Administration Assistant

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Setup and coordinate meetings, conferences and events (including booking travel).
• Assist to arrange events (including Celebration Day and End of Term Events).
• Meet and greet visitors (including managing /coordinating diaries).
• Maintain contact list.
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office, managing emails and correspondence.
• To work with SMT members to ensure all paperwork is completed for new intakes and all external reviews.
• Perform general clerical duties (keeping an account of the documentation details) to include but not limited to: photocopying, editing, proof-reading, faxing, mailing, taking and distributing meeting minutes, shredding and archiving.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic database.
• Complete purchase orders for office supplies; maintain and replenish stock; determine inventory levels & anticipate needed supplies; verify receipt of supply.
• Provide Reception and phone cover as required; coordinate annual leave and cover for sickness/absence.
• Implement office policies & establish standards and procedures.
• Organise office operations and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good level of I.T literacy including Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to understand and follow instructions & policies.
• Able to use initiative and have the ability to work to process.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Self-Motivated.
• Good written/verbal communication skills to all business levels.
• Able to work as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!