Administrator
- Part time
- £19,924.78 pro-rata
- Edinburgh / Inverness / or Dumfries
- Closing 27th September 2023
- Advertised from 5th September 2023
Role
The Administrator role will provide administrative support to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service team. The DBI service is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to addressing the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.
Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focussed, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. The Administrator will also be responsible for providing effective support to staff across the organisation, including the Operations Team.
The Administrator will provide administrative support across a breadth of key functions, from supporting HR, securely handling information, supporting people accessing our DBI Service, where appropriate, to collating paperwork and responding to general enquiries.
The postholder will take responsibility for managing their own workload and ensure they follow guidance to help the team meet their outcomes in a timely and efficient way. The postholder will also be expected to make suggestions and provide ideas to help the team develop new and better systems and procedures.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed person, with a ‘can-do’ approach to problem solving with a strong background in administration, or operations with appropriate skills and
experience.
This post can be based at our Edinburgh, Inverness, or Dumfries Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Distress Brief Intervention Service including the processing of client enquiries, booking appointments and collating relevant paperwork for DBI Coordinators, dealing with any emergencies and signposting to the appropriate supports
- Manage incoming calls and correspondence to the organisation in a supportive, professional and timely manner
- Provide general administrative support to the organisation including mail collection and posting, printing and photocopying, diary management, minute taking, document management and maintenance of office supplies
- Support with the annual GDPR review and cleansing of data where appropriate and in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
- Support the Office & Compliance Manager with any data processing for HR processes, including onboarding and offboarding of staff and volunteers
- Be willing to undertake training on key aspects of the organisation to meet the needs of services
- Competently use internal databases such as Breathe HR and AdvicePro to record information
Benefits
Professional development including funded opportunities.
A generous 37 days’ holiday.
Access to travel season ticket loan.
A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Discount Card
Application notes
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter through the online BreatheHR portal. Please note all applications must be received by midnight on 27th September 2023.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated. Please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.
Administration Officer (to the Chief Executive)
- Full time
- £25,144 – £26,604
- Edinburgh (Haymarket) with hybrid working options
- Closing 13th October 2023
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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role is part of a newly expanded team that will respond flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.
The role of the Administration Officer is to provide a professional, effective, and high-level confidential support service to the Chief Executive and other members of the Executive Leadership Team.
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- Full time
- £38,070 – £42,301
- Edinburgh (Haymarket) with hybrid working options
- Closing 4th October 2023
Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice. People who work at the Commission play a vital role in promoting rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. It’s challenging and rewarding work that relies on excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role is part of a newly expanded team that will respond flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.
The post-holder will support the visits and telephone advice line functions with day-to-day preparation, monitoring and reporting of local, guardianship, themed visits, and support end of year meetings.
The post-holder will plan, manage and deliver agreed projects within timescales ensuring collaborative working across a range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the project objectives.
The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, project management experience and excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Together we can make Scotland a place where people expect mental health recovery. A place where support is easily accessible at all stages of the recovery journey.
With a team of 10, Scottish Recovery Network delivers a number of exciting and innovative programmes to support recovery approaches in Scotland. The voice of people with lived experience of mental health problems has always been central to the development of our work. We take a collaborative approach to bringing people with lived experience and other key stakeholders together to inform policy and shape the design and delivery of support and services.
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- Part time
- £19,874 pro-rata
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Closing 8th October 2023
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The post is a permanent 17.5hour contract based in Dumfries. The day service in Dumfries is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to meet the needs of the service. Days of working will be agreed on appointment alongside the needs of the service, and the successful candidate.
Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support therefore successful applicants must have a positive approach to dementia.
You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and attend training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
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