Job summary Our LSCFT all age Learning Disability Team are looking for a new member to join their teams The teams are hoping to find a Team Administrator who is able to provide high quality administration support to the team alongside having excellent IT, keyboard and data inputting skills. They will work across multiple teams, providing support to both the adult's and children's team. You will also require strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a wide range of people including; patients, parents/families, carers and health care professionals. You will need to demonstrate initiative, be able to work autonomously, be organised with in your role and have excellent problem solving skills. The work is varied and interesting, and you will need to have the ability to organise your workload effectively to meet the demands of the service whilst monitoring service demands. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide day to day support to the Operational Lead and Community Learning Disability Teams. To undertake any office activities for the purpose of administration contributing to an effective administrative function within the Learning Disability Teams. To provide an efficient comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the staff within the Learning Disability Teams. To work as part of a team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata (subject to confirmation) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 351-SPS1336-MS Job locations All Ages Community Learning Disability Services 93 Garstang Road Preston PR1 1LD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good level of education. 5 x GCSE grades A-C to include English and Maths or equivalent. ECDL or equivalent competence with IT applications Office administration and/or secretarial qualifications at NVQ 3/RSA Level 2 or equivalent knowledge gained through experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of administration duties. Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. Knowledge of Safeguarding Agenda. Experience Essential 12-18 months previous working in an Administration role. Data inputting and checking. Administration of meetings - organising, minute taking, document management. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Self-motivated and willingness to be flexible, diplomatic and courteous Empathy for people with disabilities and diverse health needs Ability to remain pleasant and calm under pressure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good level of education. 5 x GCSE grades A-C to include English and Maths or equivalent. ECDL or equivalent competence with IT applications Office administration and/or secretarial qualifications at NVQ 3/RSA Level 2 or equivalent knowledge gained through experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of administration duties. Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. Knowledge of Safeguarding Agenda. Experience Essential 12-18 months previous working in an Administration role. Data inputting and checking. Administration of meetings - organising, minute taking, document management. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Self-motivated and willingness to be flexible, diplomatic and courteous Empathy for people with disabilities and diverse health needs Ability to remain pleasant and calm under pressure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address All Ages Community Learning Disability Services 93 Garstang Road Preston PR1 1LD Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)