Administrator – Likewise Sheffield

Administrator

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Likewise - Portland House

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Part time

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JR012669

Administrator – Likewise Sheffield

Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG

Working Hours: 0 hour contractContract Type: Casual contractSalary: £12.71 per hour

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role:

Likewise is the alcohol and drug service for adults across Sheffield. We provide information, advice and support so people can make informed choices around alcohol and drugs. We work with people to reduce harm and improve wellbeing through a range of dedicated and professional support services.

Our service is led by the national charity Waythrough with partner Project 6 who have been working and supporting people across the city for many years. We also support people to achieve and sustain recovery from problematic alcohol and drug use through a range of treatments.

Likewise is a partnership of experienced local providers offering a complete choice of services, enabling us to provide help to anyone no matter how simple or complex their needs.

What You’ll Do:

As a Casual Administrator at Likewise, your role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our service on a day-to-day basis.

This vital position supports the smooth flow of clinical and administrative procedures, providing essential support to help us achieve our mission.

You will also, when required, be the welcoming face of our service in your role as receptionist and will be a friendly and professional first point of contact.

This is a flexible casual role, with shifts offered on an ad-hoc basis to meet the needs of the service.

Typical service hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, there may be occasional late shift requirements on Thursdays.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Clinical administration experience, including generating and managing prescriptions, dealing with prescription queries, and preparing correspondence for GPs
• SystmOne experience is desirable but not essential
• Previous general administration experience, ideally within a healthcare environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of administrative tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Experience using computerised recording systems, databases, and software such as Excel and Access
• Reception experience with the ability to provide a warm, calm and welcoming first point of contact for clients and visitors

How to Apply:

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Please note this is a casual position offered on a zero-hours contract, with shifts provided based on service need.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

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• £500

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• 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 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

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

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