Administrator

Role Description

Location: Corwen, Denbighshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time
Salary: £27,000 per annum

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Office Administrator and Receptionist who shares our vision and aspirations for the young people. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.

The School:

Branas School supports up to 25 young people aged 11–18. Many of our pupils may have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and, as a result, present with complex needs.

Our school supports young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside mild to moderate learning difficulties, requiring nurture and motivation from teachers who are dedicated and driven to help them reach their true potential. Through personalised support, we help our young people achieve their goals and overcome barriers to learning and achievement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience of using a range of office IT packages e.g. 
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Key duties:

• To maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• To carry out a range of confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• To oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• To provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• To manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Why Work for Us:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Training opportunities, face to face or online.
• Strong wellbeing support.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• Full induction, paid DBS and a friendly family atmosphere.
• Opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.