Total 7 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 6JU

Position: Full-Time Temporary Case Administrator - National Probation Service

Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extending

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)

Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an organised, motivated case administrator to support the admin team based at Preston Probation. Duties will include Mailbox queries, handling confidential data, printing, scanning, send letters, recording court appearances and outcomes on probation systems and booking in appointments. The candidate will need to be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, be a forward thinker, problem solver and demonstrate patience and resilience as the role is demanding. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications: Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English Language or equivalent), NVQ Business Administration Level 2, or relevant clerical experience.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Application Process:

Please apply online if you are interested in this position

Please note this role requires HMPPS vetting which can take approx. 4 weeks to come through and the successful candidate would need to wait until this is in place before they could start in the role.

Important: Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you very much for your interest in the temporary PA (Personal Assistant) role for the Executive Headteacher. The successful candidate will work within both the Christ the King and St Cuthbert’s school offices and will follow the Executive Head’s working pattern to offer support to her and the wider leadership team. The post offers line management responsibilities for up to three staff. We hope that this position offers a great opportunity for office assistants currently in a school, or those wishing to come into education from industry or business.

The role is a complex but fulfilling one involving admin support for the Executive Headteacher (processing and managing the recording of staff absence, dealing with recruitment and retention, supporting with confidential governor meeting preparation, maintaining the school’s single central record) alongside line managing office staff (across two sites) whilst welcoming parents and pupils into the school in the morning, taking phone calls about absence and other confidential messages.

Alongside this there are other basic administration tasks such as drafting letters, updating pupil & staff records, welcoming visitors and distributing mail. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for admissions to the school, coordinating the induction process and preparing welcome packs for families as well as dealing with nursery enquiries and billing.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28th November 2024 – midday
Shortlisting: Friday 29th November 2024
Interview dates: Monday 2nd December 2024

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade E, scale point range 12 - 17
Salary: £27,711.00 to £30,060.00 (paid pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/8/2025
Hours: 37 per week, Term Time only plus 5 days
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025

Please refer to the application pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Academy and Christ the King Catholic Academy, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust. Our aim is to create a partnership-based family of schools that celebrates the distinctiveness of each school and the diverse communities they serve, while maintaining our value-driven approach.

• A caring ethos and high standards.
• Friendly staff, admin support and a strong family ethos which make our academies a great place to work.
• A focus on staff wellbeing including access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice, annual flu jabs and a range of other services through our Schools Advisory Service wellbeing app.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

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Applications are invited for an experienced B4 Medical Secretary to provide secretarial and administration support to the Consultants and Medics at the Community Mental Health Team, based at The Gateway Centre, Blackpool. The successful applicant will be offered full on the job training.



You will need advanced word processing skills, OCR level III or equivalent word processing experience. In addition you will need digital audio typing experience.

You will need experience of live typing in meetings with excellent summarising skills. You will need previous Secretarial experience. The post holder will coordinate their activities with other members of the secretarial team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. The successful applicants will require a flexible approach and the ability to work across other sites if required for the needs of the service.



Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.



The services provided include community nursing, health visiting and a range of therapy services including physiotherapy, podiatry and speech & language. Wellbeing services provided include smoking cessation and healthy lifestyle services.































The post holder will manage the office administration of the Consultant and other medical staff within the team, providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to support medical staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.

The post holder will be expected to organise their own time and manage and prioritise their own workload, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with efficiently and that record keeping is accurate and complete. The post holder will be expected to utilise good communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies as required.

The post requires excellent organisational skills including medical audio-typing and live typing if requested by the Consultant eg Best Interest Meetings, or Professionals Meetings. The post holder will utilise a range of technical skills including word-processing, email and computerised diary systems, and employ a range of electronic systems relating to clinical records.

The confidential nature of all work must be understood and safeguarded. The post holder will be expected to cover for absent colleagues as necessary for short periods of time such as annual leave and short-term sickness.



Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.



For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit a Ward Clerk to the Acute Medical Unit.

We admit patients medically unwell patients direct from GP's or the Emergency Department /clinics. The patients are seen, assessed and treated, then transferred or discharged.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a demanding fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients that is committed to delivering the best quality care.

The candidates we are looking for must work well within a team, be efficient with computer systems, be able to communicate effectively over the telephone and be competent is general admin duties.

The main responsibilities include assisting nursing staff in the admitting and welcoming of patients and relatives to the ward. Ensure case notes are efficiently obtained, distributed and maintained. Clerical duties associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Using the hospital computer systems.

Communicate and consult with other departments, internal and external to the Trust, in furtherance of the service provided to patients. Make follow-up appointments for patients when necessary. Order and maintain levels of stock stationery, etc. Collect and distribute mail. General office duties e.g., filing photocopying etc. Keeping the ward and reception areas clean and tidy.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work.

Main duties:
1. Assist in the reception of patients and relatives to the unit.
2. Clerical duties associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
3. Enter patient information on a computerised Patient Administration System (P.A.S.) and obtain relevant electronic wristband.
4. Communicate with patients, visitors and colleagues by telephone, face-to-face or in writing, in furtherance of the effective running of the unit.
5. Ensure case notes are efficiently maintained, including:-
6. Filing episodic clinical and nursing notes.
7. Filing investigation reports. Then send for coding.
8. Request x-rays, pathology reports from the appropriate departments.
9. Communicate/consult with other departments, internal and external to the Trust e.g., Patient Services, Community Matrons, Social Workers, Health Visitors and Ambulance service in furtherance of the service provided to patients.
10. Make follow-up appointments for patients when necessary,request outpatient diagnostics as requested.
11. Collect and distribute mail for patients and staff.
12. General office duties e.g., filing photocopying, use of facsimile and errands.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based in Preston. The role will include but not be limited to general admin duties, answering telephone, attending public counter, dealing with fees, and balancing at end of day. Drafting judge's orders. Lodging documents on court file. Dealing with correspondence, court clerking, dealing with court video conferencing and marshalling/listing cases on court diary, communicating with the Judiciary and other court staff and handling face to face, telephone and email enquiries from court users. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:

• Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Location accessible by car, train or bus

Application Process:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Important:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Your new company
I am working with a thriving organisation based in Nelson, who are dedicated to providing outstanding quality, value, and service to both their internal and external customers. Due to upcoming maternity leave, they are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full time basis, for a minimum of 12 months.

Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager with various financial and administrative tasks. This full-time, fixed-term contract role involves processing weekly payment runs, handling a high volume of invoices, and assisting with month-end duties. You will also be responsible for processing European invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring intercompany accounts balance each month. Additionally, you will run weekly and monthly reports, assist with GRNI reviews, and monitor invoices in query. Your role will also include process improvement initiatives, setting up new suppliers, posting bank payments to the ledger, and addressing queries on the PO system.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you must have proven experience in purchase ledger or a similar position. Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 experience is a plus) and MS Office, particularly Excel, is essential. You should possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills are crucial, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be proactive, with a positive outlook and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs are also important.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values integrity, trust, and personal responsibility. You will be offered a salary up to £27,500 per annum, with 33 days holiday. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation. They offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days on-site, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. You will also benefit from a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and encourages effective communication and teamwork.

What you need to do now
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