Mencap

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Are you looking for a new opportunity? Do you have administrative experience? Do you want to join a team who have a passion for making a difference to lives of those with a Learning Disability? If so, then look no further.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional administrator to join our team as an Area Administrator on a permanent, part-time basis (22.5hrs per week). This role is office based, but with homeworking flexibility. The successful candidate would be required to work from our office in Carmarthen, with planned visits to our Abercynon office once a month.

At Mencap Cymru, we are an equitable and inclusive organisation, and we know diversity fosters creativity, innovation and belonging. We are committed to become a fully Anti- Racist organisation where all colleagues can thrive and make Wales the best place to live if you have a learning disability or are a family carer.

As an Area Administrator you will be supporting a team of Service Managers and Area Operations Managers, while reporting to the Project Office Coordinator (Regional Administration Manager).

What is some of the day to day as an Area Administrator?

• Ensuring the smooth running of the office
• Coordinating and reporting on information and data in a timely manner.
• Supporting and monitoring business processes including SCW registrations, human resources, CIW inspections, training and IT.

Some of the skills we are looking for in an Area Administrator;

• Two year’s previous proven administration experience
• Organised in their day to day work and approach to tasks.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint etc
• Ability to follow direction from your line manager.
• Can work in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Competent and self-motivated, with fantastic verbal and written communication skills.
• Have accurate minute taking experience.
• An ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous, but not essential.

For more a more detailed and extensive list of the role itself and what we are looking for, please see the job description.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.

Job ID: 34038

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.