Service Administration Assistant
- Recruiter
- BRITISH RED CROSS-11
- Location
- Glasgow
- Salary
- 16217.00 GBP Annual + + Pro Rata
- Posted
- 11 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 22 Sep 2021
- Sectors
- Sport & Leisure
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Service Administration Assistant - Independent Living & Crisis Response
Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 35hrs per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This vacancy is available as a hybrid working role with 3 days in the office per week.
Salary: GBP16,217 per annum pro rata
We've got an opportunity???
We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Independent Living Team as a Service Administrative Assistant.
You will assist the Support Officer in providing administrative and operational support functions to the area that is managed and delivered in accordance with both the needs of the area and corporate requirements.
You will be an efficient administrator who is confident to respond to incoming enquiries from healthcare professionals and members of the public over phone and by email. This is a role which requires a motivated, committed and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills and an ability to deal with people in a sensitive yet professional manner. You will be able to use IT systems and databases in your role and produce well written letters and emails.
Say hello to the team..
The Independent Living & Crisis Response service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care, and emergency services.
About you...
To be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:
Closing date for application is 23.59 on Wednesday the 22nd of September 2021 with interviews to follow.
**Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.**
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.
Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 35hrs per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This vacancy is available as a hybrid working role with 3 days in the office per week.
Salary: GBP16,217 per annum pro rata
We've got an opportunity???
We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Independent Living Team as a Service Administrative Assistant.
You will assist the Support Officer in providing administrative and operational support functions to the area that is managed and delivered in accordance with both the needs of the area and corporate requirements.
You will be an efficient administrator who is confident to respond to incoming enquiries from healthcare professionals and members of the public over phone and by email. This is a role which requires a motivated, committed and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills and an ability to deal with people in a sensitive yet professional manner. You will be able to use IT systems and databases in your role and produce well written letters and emails.
Say hello to the team..
The Independent Living & Crisis Response service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care, and emergency services.
About you...
To be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:
- Positive, passionate and enthusiastic approach to customer service
- Confident in using telephone systems, Microsoft packages & Outlook with the ability to create, amend and manipulate Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications
- General administrative duties; incoming and outgoing mail, answering the telephone and scanning, filing, meeting and greeting customers
- Outgoing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal with queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work accurately, check documentation for accuracy
Closing date for application is 23.59 on Wednesday the 22nd of September 2021 with interviews to follow.
**Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.**
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
- 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policy
A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.
Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis