Admin Assistant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of an Admin Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.47 - £17.45 per hour

Summary:

Cardiff Council Childrens Services is seeking a dedicated and efficient Admin Assistant (Grade 4) to provide high-quality administrative support within our Childrens Home. This vital role supports the smooth operation of services for some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

Working as part of a multi-professional team, you will contribute to a service that is strengths-based and trauma-informed, ensuring that every child and young person is supported in a compassionate, safe, and structured environment.

You will deliver a professional administrative service, maintaining accurate records, managing data, and supporting operational needs to help the team deliver the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the residential team, ensuring the smooth running of office operations.
• Maintain and update records, databases, and spreadsheets accurately and securely in line with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and documentation as required by management and care staff.
• Support meetings by taking minutes or notes and circulating them promptly.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence.

Requirments:

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably within a social care, education, or public sector environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of taking minutes or notes during meetings.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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