Administrator

Phoenix Futures; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recovery service provider is seeking an organised Administrator for its Derbyshire Recovery Partnership in Ilkeston. The role involves providing administrative support, managing health and safety, and being the first point of contact for clients. Ideal candidates must possess strong organisational and communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a starting salary of £24,637, inclusive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Starting salary of £24,637 (pro rata)

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Continuous training and career development

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Great organisational skills required for administrative tasks.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Erewash team.
• Oversee health and safety responsibilities.
• Be the first point of contact for the Ilkeston office.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Job description

DERBYSHIRE RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP SUBSTANCE USE SERVICE

Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit an organised and efficient Administrator for our Derbyshire Recovery Partnership service to work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week. This fantastic opportunity will involve providing administrative support to the Erewash team, overseeing health and safety responsibilities, completing data tasks, and being the first point of contact for people attending and contacting the Ilkeston office.

This role is based at our Ilkeston office which has parking to the rear of the building and good public transport links.

About you

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate great organisational skills, with clear and effective communication both verbally and written. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, with a keen eye for accurate data.

We are keen to hear from anyone with transferrable skills who is motivated and passionate about recovery.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Administrator within a busy team and vibrant, please apply today.

*Job description is attached. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you detail how you meet the person specification as this will help us assess how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £24,637(pro rata)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)(pro rata)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• As we work in partnership with the Healthcare Foundation Trust in Derbyshire, staff have access to some NHS-related training and opportunity to apply for discounts eg Blue Light.
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the training and support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

Additional Information

For more information about the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership service, visit: www.derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk

If you\'re unsure if this role is for you and you\'d prefer to consider a Trainee role / Volunteering within the service first, please look at the opportunities we have currently available on our Phoenix Futures website.

If you have drug/alcohol lived experience and would like to gain some skills qualifications and experience in the field of drug and alcohol work before applying for a job with Phoenix Futures, please email us at [e-mail] so we can talk to you about our new lived experience substance use career pathway in Derbyshire and how it could help you. Please do not use this email address for applying for jobs with Phoenix Futures - applications can only be made via www.phoenix-futures.org.uk

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