Social Care Administrator (Maternity cover)
Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF
Hours: 25 per week
Salary: £16,874 - £17,719 per year (Actual)
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Reporting to: Social Care Administrator Manager
Closing Date: Sunday 5th April
Join our Social Care Admin Team.
Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity providing education, care and support for children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Social Care Administrator to join our Social Care team on a temporary basis, to cover maternity leave. This role plays an important part in ensuring our residential services run smoothly by providing high‑quality administrative and coordination support to managers and colleagues. You will work closely with teams across the organisation, supporting key processes, maintaining accurate records and helping ensure effective communication across services.
What you’ll be doing
Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Social Care team
Maintaining accurate records and supporting administration of key systems
Supporting managers with administrative tasks and information sharing across teams
Working collaboratively with administrative colleagues to ensure the smooth running of Social Care services
Arranging meetings, managing calendars and coordinating appointments
Preparing documents, correspondence and reports to a high standard
What we’re looking for
- Experience working in a busy administrative or office environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience within education, health or social care (desirable)
Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?
Working at Chailey Heritage Foundation means being part of a team that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people with complex needs. We offer a supportive working environment where collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement are valued.
We believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why we invest in you with:
- Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Onsite parking
- Café, and kitchen facilities
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. For more information download a copy of the job description here and to apply, please visit our website.
Safeguarding Statement
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate, and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
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