Job reference:006235

Salary:£13.18 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Full and part time

Closing date:10/02/2026

Job Description

Are You the Candidate We’re Looking For?

Do you have a passion for making a difference and the skills to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Shaftesbury are currently recruiting to a Team Administrator to join our Shared Services department in Gateshead.

Please note: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship as it does not meet the Home Office salary requirements.

Join Shaftesbury as a Team Administrator

At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full and flourishing life. Our services across adult care, children’s care, and education are built on inclusion, support, and opportunity. Guided by our core values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—we go the extra mile to help people thrive.

About the Role

As a Team Administrator, you’ll provide vital administrative support to our Regional Directors, Managers, and Service Leaders across Adult Services. Your work will ensure the smooth running of front-line services, using a variety of organisational systems and processes.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Why Work With Us?

We know our people are our greatest asset—and we make sure they feel valued. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Recognition & Rewards:Be nominated for appreciation letters or gift vouchers up to £50 for going above and beyond.
• Excellent Training:We invest in your development.
• Generous Annual Leave:25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years).
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program:Because your wellbeing matters.

If you’re passionate, organised, and ready to make a real impact, apply today and join a team that cares as much as you do.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.