Administrative Assistant (part time 30 hours per week) at Waymead Short Term Care
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We have a great opportunity for a Administrative Assistant on a part time, permanent basis. This is an office based role working 30 hours per week at Waymead Short Term Care, Bracknell.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices.
About you...
Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented individual looking to make a real difference in your community? Join our dedicated team who help our most vulnerable guests enjoy their stay at Waymead Short Term Care and provide a much needed respite for their families.
The Waymead office is located within the service where vulnerable adults access respite. It is therefore essential that you have experience and confidence in working alongside people with learning disabilities and autism.
As an Administrative Assistant you will provide comprehensive support to the team, including minute-taking for key meetings, taking telephone calls, managing correspondence, maintaining records, handling finances, and supporting internal systems such as LAS and SharePoint.
About the team...
We are a small team who works closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Our staff team spend time getting to know everyone they work with and changes lives for the better.
Sometimes the work is challenging, however, we are supportive team and work together to find creative solutions. You will find that here at Waymead every day is different.
The team will provide service specific training such as fire safety and first aid. You will have access to excellent training opportunities to develop your professional skills and interests.
Key responsibilities...
- To support the management team at Waymead Short Term Care and Bracknell Day Service.
- Managing shared inboxes and responding to enquiries from staff, providers, guests, families, and partner agencies.
- Maintaining accurate records, case files, and databases (e.g., LAS, care management systems).
- Updating spreadsheets, logs, and trackers for referrals, safeguarding alerts, provider issues, and performance metrics.
- Preparing and distributing agendas, minutes, and action logs.
- Logging and tracking compliments and complaints.
- Handling telephone calls and email enquiries from the guests, families, external agencies, and professionals in a clear and compassionate way.
- Supporting with internal audits and inspections by gathering evidence and preparing reports.
- To perform any other duties/tasks as may be necessary and compatible with the nature of the post.
Our benefits...
- 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10* and sell up to 5 days*.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
*(pro rata for part time)
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on the 12th March 2026
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sarah Faulkner - Registered Manager
Tel.: 01344 353333
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please
Salary range
- £21,663 - £24,543 per year