Administrator

Administrator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newhouse Kilmarnock

Compensation: £14.50 / hour




Description
Priory Newhouseis looking to recruit an Administrator to join the team. This is afull time, 40 hourrole.

Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum.

Our passionate team is on hand to provide just the right level of support to allow individuals to live as independently as possible.

We can also support those who have:

• Mental health needs
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy

What you'll be doing
You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn't involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to the home
• Handle external and internal enquiries, recognising the level of importance of particular enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation
• Update staff and resident records and central and local database systems, ensuring accuracy of all data input
• Ensure that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met

You can find additional information in the attached job description.




What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

For this role, you will have a high level of English and numeracy along with exceptional organisation, reception and clerical skills. You'll also possess excellent keyboard and PC skills with at least a basic knowledge of office applications such as Word and Excel.




What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.