Office Coordinator x2

We are currently seeking to fill the following roles:

Office Coordinator

1 to be based in North Dorset Gillingham  REF- 04.18
1 to be based in East Dorset Christchurch  REF- 03.18
 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Salary: £16,000 - £17,000
Contract: Permanent

The main focus of the role of Office Coordinator is to provide high quality, consistent and essential administrative support for the Substance Misuse Service team.   

Key tasks will include:

• Using the database to input and report on data, statistics and other relevant  information;
• Preparing and maintaining paperwork related to the various services provided for service users;
• Organising team meetings,  maintaining diaries, logs and other administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team
• Communicating effectively with other teams and colleagues within the service and relevant community links.
• Undertaking a range of routine of administration tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the office including reception and service, including dealing with telephone calls, stationary supplies, routine IT based tasks, health and safety, producing prescriptions as directed and other general office duties

The role of Office Coordinator will suit someone with previous team administrative support experience and who can thrive in a busy environment where they can organise their own workload and priorities to ensure that all work tasks are completed to a high standard on a consistent basis.

To be successful in the this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator,   able to build effective working relationships with a range of people,  have excellent all round administration, typing and IT skills,  (including being highly proficient at using Microsoft Office ie: Word, Excel, Outlook, databases and data entry).

In addition, you will have a good general standard of education, and this may be enhanced with an additional office, administration or customer service qualification to demonstrate your interest in and commitment to this type of work. You will also be keen to continue to develop your administration skills and experience through our ongoing internal training programme as well as demonstrating a high level of integrity and enthusiasm for working within the structured environment of a recovery service.

Whilst previous experience in a similar service user environment the within health, social care and or community sector is not essential, it would be an advantage.  More important is a genuine interest in substance misuse services and a positive recovery focused attitude.  

EDP is a high performing social enterprise, providing substance misuse services within a number of prisons in Devon and Dorset. Our mission is: To open doors for people affected by substance misuse so they can improve their lives and those of their families and communities.

EDP, in collaboration with its Partners working within the health, social care and community sectors, provides an important specialist support service for service users across the community within Dorset.  The type of service that our team provides is highly valued by service users and their families.  By joining our team, you can be part of making a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, perspectives on their long term potential, and ultimately their overall lives. 

EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. For all roles, in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, child care vouchers, pension scheme, and a positive, friendly working environment.

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer training & development, a generous leave package, child care vouchers, pension scheme, and a positive, friendly team working environment.

Closing date for applications: Noon on 25th February 2018 
Interview date: Tuesday 6th March for North Dorset and Wednesday 7th March for East Dorset

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Please ensure that you quote reference number 04.18 for North Dorset and 03.18 for East Dorset

EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

No agencies please.