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Administrator

locations: Bolton Treatment Service - Le Mans Crescent

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted Yesterday

job requisition id: JR012509

Administrator - Better Days Bolton

Location: Better Days Bolton, Queen Street, Bolton, BL1 1SX.Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-FridayContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 - £28,454 per annum

Please note that we will be interviewing as we go, therefore the close date is subject to change.

Interviews will be held face to face at Better Days Bolton.

About Waythrough

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Description of the Service:

Better Days Bolton delivers structured, evidence-based support for individuals experiencing difficulties related to drug and alcohol use. The service provides confidential assessment, treatment, and recovery interventions, delivered in line with national guidance and best practice. Working in partnership with health, social care, and community organisations, the service aims to improve health outcomes, reduce harm, and support sustained recovery for individuals and families within the Bolton area.

More information on Better Days Bolton.

About the role:

To provide the full range of administrative support to Better Days Bolton, ensuring the service operates efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis.

Key duties will include the following:

Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors to the service and coordinate timely responses to enquiries made via telephone, email, text and website.
Ensure everyone contacting the service is welcomed, supported and where appropriate signposted to service staff and/or relevant partners.
Provide a positive first contact for those contacting the service by telephone, utilising the service referral pathway to identify and action appropriate next steps including options such as booking an assessment appointment, accessing a duty worker or signposting.
Where relevant contribute to maintaining and monitoring the service lone working system within recovery centres and where applicable community delivery venues.
Where relevant identify, facilitate and organise use of satellite sites for service provision.
Maintain electronic and manual appointment systems and complete referral information as appropriate.
Ensure a high standard of accuracy for data entry, using computerised recording systems and packages such as Excel, Access, SystmOne and other databases within required deadlines.
Where relevant lead on the coordination of room bookings, including preparation of meeting/training rooms and organisation of refreshments as requested.
Attend meetings and take minutes when required.
Understand service and organisational quality standards and audit requirements, including the need to ensure information is collected and recorded in accordance with quality and audit requirements.
Understand and be able to work within a quality assurance system on a day-to-day basis.
Maintain accurate, up to date records and work in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.
Be responsible for service good housekeeping, ensuring that equipment, stock levels and general stationery supplies are maintained at an adequate level to enable effective service delivery.
Support an effective petty cash system for the service including maintaining accurate petty cash records.
Assist the service team in the coordination and planning of campaigns, events and specific projects.
Where relevant provide support and cover for colleagues ensuring that clinical prescriptions are prepared and printed in a timely manner.

General duties will include the following:

Undertake continuing professional development including participating in performance reviews and attending training as/when required.
Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies & procedures and guidelines –both internal and external. This includes Waythrough’s clinical governance framework.
Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
To promote, adhere to and live our workplace values of being honest, committed and inventive.

About you:

A level 2 in business administration (or equivalent) or demonstrable related experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programs.
Administrative skills, including experience of working within electronic monitoring and recording systems.
Ability to collate and disseminate information.
Previous experience in a customer facing administrative role.
Knowledge of quality systems and audit requirements.
Experience in cash handling, petty cash reconciliation and generic admin duties.
Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people who use substances.
Employ a mature, sympathetic and non-judgemental attitude towards people who use our service and their families.

What We Offer

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals
£500
Recommend a Friendbonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

Closing Date:

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