Administrative Assistant| Forestcare
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Job description
What we’re looking for…
This opportunity requires someone with experience in administrative tasks or willing to learn, the successful candidate must be methodical as we provide and maintain lifesaving equipment to vulnerable people in their homes. From time to time our service users require a helping hand to live independently and cope. Staff at Forestcare attend and assist people during their greatest time of need having the relevant up to date information is critical.
We need someone who can keep calm under pressure whilst providing impeccable customer service. A polite, caring, empathetic nature is essential. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that we have satisfied service users.
An understanding of IT systems and Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of clients.
What is it like working in our team…
The control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The team consists of several different roles’, but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.
Being an assistive technology control centre, the work environment can be variable. One moment it can be quiet and relaxed, the next, noisy, and busy! This ensures that every day is rewarding but very rarely the same!
The Benefits You Will Experience Are…
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
• Annual leave purchase policy.
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 10th and 11th October 2024.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with potential team members.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Karen Cavanagh, Business Support Manager:
Karen.cavanagh@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or 01344 786500
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Administrative Assistant, Forestcare
Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£24,582 - £28,023 FTE inclusive of London Weighting
Location:
Forestcare, Waterside Park
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
03/10/2024 at 23:5+
Reference:
People/24/2+2510
What we’re looking for…
This opportunity requires someone with experience in administrative tasks or willing to learn, the successful candidate must be methodical as we provide and maintain lifesaving equipment to vulnerable people in their homes. From time to time our service users require a helping hand to live independently and cope. Staff at Forestcare attend and assist people during their greatest time of need having the relevant up to date information is critical.
We need someone who can keep calm under pressure whilst providing impeccable customer service. A polite, caring, empathetic nature is essential. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile to ensure that we have satisfied service users.
An understanding of IT systems and Microsoft Office suite is essential as Forestcare utilises assistive technology to meet the needs of clients.
What is it like working in our team…
The control centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The team consists of several different roles’, but everybody works together to provide a very effective and professional service.
Being an assistive technology control centre, the work environment can be variable. One moment it can be quiet and relaxed, the next, noisy, and busy! This ensures that every day is rewarding but very rarely the same!
Karen Cavanagh, Business Support Manager:
Karen.cavanagh@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or 01344 786500
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Further information on this vacancy
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Candidate Pack
Apply Online
Back to previous page
Share This Job
Company address
You will be redirected to another website to apply.
Offer ID: #919520,
Published: 1 week ago,
Company registered: 1 year ago
