Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to support the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team. This post is based at White Gate Drive Health Centre, Blackpool. The post is 37.5 hors per week, working hours are negotiable. Qualifications needed: NVQ level 3 administrative qualification or equivalent experience, RSA 2 or equivalent, ECDL or equivalent experience. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a community based children's mental health service and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This team includes psychological therapists, nurses and psychiatrists. Main duties of the job You must be able to provide efficient administrative support and have excellent IT, keyboard and data inputting skills. You will also require strong interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to organise your workload effectively.The work is varied, interesting and demanding and candidates need to be organised, flexible and reliable. We are looking for people who possess the ability to meet the demands of the service, and also to be able to communicate with a wide range of people, including patients, carers and health care professionals. Please note: This post is subject to a Standard DBS Clearance For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Andy Rigg, Deputy Administration Lead on 07976630133. 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 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1335-MF Job locations Whitegate Drive Health Centre Blackpool FY3 9ES Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development. Knowledge Essential Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network. Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice. Experience Essential Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment. Experience of supporting and minuting meetings Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development. Knowledge Essential Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network. Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice. Experience Essential Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment. Experience of supporting and minuting meetings 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. Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Whitegate Drive Health Centre Blackpool FY3 9ES Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)