personal assistant
- 1 Vacancy
- Part Time
- 25 hrs/week
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and adaptable Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director and wider management team within our small children’s residential care organisation. This is a varied, hands-on role that is integral to the day-to-day running of the organisation.
The successful candidate will provide executive, administrative, operational, recruitment and business support, while also assisting the Financial and Business Development Lead with key projects and business activities. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities and enjoys being at the centre of a small, dedicated team.
- Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Managing Director and senior management team.
- Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements as required.
- Prepare agendas, take minutes and produce correspondence, reports, presentations and other business documents.
- Maintain accurate filing systems, records and databases, handling confidential information with discretion.
- Support the day-to-day administration of the children’s residential home and wider organisation.
- Assist managers with policies, procedures, records, compliance documentation and general office coordination.
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers where required.
- Coordinate vacancy advertising, interviews and candidate communication.
- Support pre-employment checks, references, DBS applications, onboarding and induction administration.
- Maintain employee records and support workforce and training administration.
- Provide administrative support to the Financial and Business Development Lead.
- Assist with data collection, reporting, invoice and purchase administration.
- Support tender submissions, business proposals, research and development projects.
- Previous experience in an administrative, PA, Executive Assistant or office management role.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Experience within children’s services, residential care, social care, healthcare or another regulated environment.
- Knowledge of recruitment, safer recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Experience supporting financial administration.
- Understanding of Ofsted-regulated services and compliance requirements.
- A key role within a growing children’s care organisation.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Destini Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.
- Location: Hybrid Remote / Tamworth
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE
- Hours: 25 hours per week