Administrative Assistant - Business Support

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant within our Adult Social Care department. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 21 hours per week. 

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, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

About you...

You will be an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference in their community. Join our committed Business Support team within the People Directorate, where you will be supporting the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support, this could be the role for you.

You will play a key role in helping our services run smoothly, supporting frontline teams with essential tasks. This includes minute-taking for key meetings, taking telephone calls, managing correspondence, maintaining records, handling petty cash and supporting internal systems such as LAS and Smart Office.

Your contribution will directly support the delivery of care to individuals and families, making a meaningful impact every day.

About the team...

The Community for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism is a fantastic team to work with, built on a shared ethos, strong mutual support and a positive team dynamic. We collaborate closely with colleagues across the service, drawing on specialist knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible support.

We are committed to improving outcomes for the people we support. Our staff are our greatest asset and you will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.

Key responsibilities...

• Provide administrative support to the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Attend and minute meetings, including safeguarding and multi-disciplinary sessions
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, maintain records and manage data quality
• Support financial processes such as petty cash and requisitions
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and data protection regulations

Our benefits…

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time)

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.  

Interview date…

Interviews will be held week commencing the 16^th June 2025.   

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:

Name: Nakita Baptiste or Claire Curd

Job Title: Assistant Community Services Manager

Phone Number: 01344 354 466

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

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.

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.