Administrator

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Our Residential services offer warm and nurturing homes for children and young people are embedded in communities across the North West. Each one is as homely as the last.

We support children with complex needs as well as young people who are at risk or who may have experienced trauma. We help them grow their independence and shape their own story. All while regaining a sense of belonging.

Job purpose

To provide a professional and effective administrative service to the Registered Manager and staff team, thus enabling them to provide high quality care to the young people in the Trust’s care.

Safeguarding children, young and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

Nature of the post

The post holder will be based at one of our residential units in Stockport. Employees should note, however, that they are employed by the Trust and may be required at some point to work at other appropriate Together Trust units.

In addition to the administrative duties the post holder will be required to attend meetings, supervision, annual appraisals and training. The nature of the work of the Together Trust is varied and in many instances unpredictable. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken.

At all times, the post holder is expected to conduct themselves professionally, to work within the current legislative framework and to adhere to the Together Trust’s Policies & Procedures.

Key Duties

1. To establish, monitor and maintain administrative systems which ensure that the records of the young people in residence are accurate and up to date.

2. To act as an interface between the home and outside organisations and individuals in order to minimise the diversion to operational staff.

3. To record all internal and external communications, including telephone calls, letters, messages and emails, ensuring that they are passed on to the relevant member of staff.

4. To be responsible for the security of the office and its contents and ensure the confidentiality of records and information relating to the young people and staff.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years (Pro rated).
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications