Job summary We have an exciting opportunity within HMR Children's Services for a part time Administrator (17.8 hours) per week to join our dedicated team. We're looking for an experienced Administrator who is an excellent communicator. You will need excellent organisational and initiative skills, a working knowledge of administrative systems and experience of working to deadlines. In return you will work in a supportive environment, and we offer development opportunities for all our staff. Main duties of the job You'll need to be educated to GCSE level and qualified to RSA level II/ NVQ level 3 or have an equivalent qualification. You will also need excellent IT skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience of taking the minutes of meetings. The role will involve working within an integrated friendly team providing the co-ordination and implementation of office procedures. You will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the services and will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own workload. You will manage and maintain Managers diaries, book venues, organise meetings, and take the minutes of meetings. In addition, you will place orders for goods and services and provide overall administrative support to the Directorate team. You will be required to work across different sites as required. If you are motivated, enthusiastic and you think this sounds right for you, we'd love to receive your application. If you'd like to arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Lisa Hill or Emilie Wickham on 0161 206 0606. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 236-RCO-AC054-25-A Job locations Callaghan House Cross Street Heywood OL10 2DY Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level/GCE 'O' Level Word processing - Qualified to RSA II/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification Desirable ECDL or equivalent qualification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Significant experience of providing clerical services Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft packages Experience of using IM&T systems for data entry. Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the National Health Service. Skills and Abilities Essential Advanced keyboard skills. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities. Good numerical skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload. Knowledge of a full range of administration procedures and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar. Desirable Understanding of the Data Protection Act. Knowledge of Information Governance with regard to maintaining confidentiality of person identifiable information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level/GCE 'O' Level Word processing - Qualified to RSA II/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification Desirable ECDL or equivalent qualification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Significant experience of providing clerical services Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft packages Experience of using IM&T systems for data entry. Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the National Health Service. Skills and Abilities Essential Advanced keyboard skills. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities. Good numerical skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload. Knowledge of a full range of administration procedures and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar. Desirable Understanding of the Data Protection Act. Knowledge of Information Governance with regard to maintaining confidentiality of person identifiable 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). 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Callaghan House Cross Street Heywood OL10 2DY Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)